Castile | search
Click here to view Castile news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- The Origin of the Kingdom of Castile: Foundations of a Great HistoryWhen we speak of the Kingdom of Castile, we speak of an entity that played a crucial and determining role in shaping the history of the Iberian Peninsula and, therefore, of Spain. The roots of the Kingdom of Castile are deeply rooted in the Middle Ages.
- Kingdom of Castile - WikipediaThe Kingdom of Castile (/ kæˈstiːl /; Spanish: Reino de Castilla: Latin: Regnum Castellae) was a polity in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It traces its origins to the 9th-century County of Castile (Spanish: Condado de Castilla, Latin: Comitatus Castellae), as an eastern frontier lordship of the Kingdom of León.
- Spain - Castile, Aragon, Unification | BritannicaSpain - Castile, Aragon, Unification: Alfonso VII subverted the idea of a Leonese empire, and its implied aspiration to dominion over a unified peninsula, by the division of his kingdom between his sons: Sancho III (1157–58) received Castile and Ferdinand II (1157–88) received León.
- The Kingdom of Castile - Explore Spain GuideThe Kingdom of Castile, forged through conquest and alliances, rose to prominence in medieval Spain. From its origins as a county, Castile expanded its territory southward, consolidating power. Strategic marriages and military campaigns bolstered its influence. Castile played a key role in the Reconquista, reclaiming land from Muslim rule.
- Kingdoms of Iberia - Castille - The History FilesCastile. Castile started as a march county of Leon, with local castellans as governors. Fernan Gonzalez was a count of Castile who gained autonomy.
More
