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Martin of Aragon

Type Figure Region Spain Time 1356–1410 Also known as Martín I de Aragón、Martin the Humane、仁厚的马丁

King of Aragon (r. 1396–1410), last monarch of the House of Barcelona, who dealt with overseas possessions and the Western Schism and whose death wit…

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  1. 1356–1396Perpignan · RoussillonGrandson of Peter IV and brother of John I, he long served as King of Sicily (as Martin I), governing Mediterranean territories and accumulating extensive administrative and military experience.
  2. 1396–1410Barcelona · CataloniaHe succeeded in 1396 after the death of his brother John I, becoming king of Aragon proper. During his reign he handled Catalan autonomy demands, Sicilian affairs, and the question of papal recognition during the Western Schism. He died in 1410 without a legitimate heir, triggering a succession crisis lasting two years.

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