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James II's Consolidation of Aragon
In the 1290s, James II gradually consolidated royal authority in Aragon, ending long disputes with the papacy and neighboring states;…
Timeline
- 1291–1295Zaragoza · AragonJames II secured the Aragonese throne around 1291, suppressing noble rebellions and tidying up royal-church relations, creating conditions for a subsequent diplomatic shift.
- 1295Barcelona · CataloniaIn 1295 James II and Pope Boniface VIII concluded a treaty at Anagni, formally renouncing direct claims to the Kingdom of Sicily in exchange for papal recognition of his Aragonese throne—a key diplomatic breakthrough for royal consolidation.
Sources
- James II of Aragon https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-II-king-of-Aragon
- Treaty of Anagni https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Anagni