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Sancho III of Navarre distributing their kingdoms among thei
Sancho III Garces, the Great (c.992-1035). King of Pamplona and Count of Aragon (1000-1035), Earl of Sobrarbe Ribagorza (c.1018-1035) and Count of Castile (1029-1035). Sancho III distributing their kingdoms (Navarre, Castile, Aragon and Sobrarbe) among their sons Garcia, Ferdinand, Ramiro and Gonzalo. Mosaic of the Spains Square. Seville. Andalusia. Spain
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11th Andalusia Aragon Bishop Castile Count Crowned Distribute Distribution Dynasty Ecclesiastic Ferdinand Fernando Friar Garcia Gonzalo Jimenez Leon Monk Mosaic Navarre Pamplona Ramiro Sanchez
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This evocative 11th-century mosaic from the Spains Square in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, depicts Sancho III Garces, also known as Sancho the Great (c.992-1035), in the act of distributing his kingdoms among his sons: Garcia, Ferdinand, Ramiro, and Gonzalo. Sancho was a significant figure during the Middle Ages, ruling as King of Pamplona and Count of Aragon (1000-1035), Earl of Sobrarbe and Ribagorza (c.1018-1035), and Count of Castile (1029-1035). Sancho is shown here in regal attire, wearing a crown and surrounded by ecclesiastical figures. His sons, dressed as princes, stand before him, each receiving a symbolic representation of their future territories. The scene reflects the complex political landscape of the time, as well as the importance of the Church in the distribution of power. The Jimenez Dynasty, to which Sancho belonged, played a crucial role in the history of Spain during the Middle Ages. Sancho's sons would go on to rule their respective territories, shaping the political and cultural landscape of the Iberian Peninsula for generations to come. This mosaic is a testament to the rich history and artistic achievements of the period, offering a glimpse into the lives of the powerful figures who shaped medieval Spain.
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