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Partition of the Kingdom of Navarre

Type Event Region Iberia Time 1035–1036

After the death of Sancho III the Great in 1035, his will divided his vast domains across northern Iberia among his sons, dissolving Navarre's hegemo…

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  1. 1035Pamplona · NavarreSancho III's will split his domains four ways: eldest son García inherited the Navarrese crown and core territories; Ferdinand received the County of Castile; Ramiro obtained the Aragonese counties and took the title of king; youngest son Gonzalo held Sobrarbe and Ribagorza.
  2. 1035–1036Pyrenees region · SpainThe sons departed for their respective domains to consolidate power: García was crowned King of Navarre at Pamplona; Ferdinand ruled Castile centered on Burgos; Ramiro established the Kingdom of Aragon along the Jaca–Huesca line; Gonzalo's lands were later absorbed into Aragon. Northern Iberia went from one great power to several.

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