Sindered facts for kids

Sindered was an important religious leader in a place called Visigothic Hispania (which is mostly modern-day Spain and Portugal). He became the Archbishop of Toledo around the year 710 or 711. An Archbishop is a very high-ranking bishop who leads a large area of churches. Sindered took over this role from another archbishop named Gunderic.

Who Was Sindered?

Sindered lived during a time when the Visigoths ruled Hispania. This was before the area became part of the Muslim world. He was the head of the church in Toledo, which was a very important city.

Becoming Archbishop

Sindered became the Archbishop of Toledo around the year 710 or 711. This was a big responsibility. He followed Archbishop Gunderic in this important religious position.

Working with King Wittiza

Some historical writings suggest that Sindered was already an archbishop during the reign of King Wittiza. Wittiza ruled from 694 to 710. During his time, King Wittiza had some disagreements with the church.

Challenges and Conflicts

It is said that Sindered followed the king's wishes. This meant he put pressure on other important church leaders. The Chronicle of 754, an old historical record, mentions that either Sindered or Gunderic caused some kind of difficulty for the clergy (church officials). This shows there might have been tension between the king and the church at that time.

What Happened Next?

Sindered's time as archbishop was just before a major historical event. This was the Umayyad conquest of Hispania, when Muslim armies arrived and took control of Hispania. This event changed the region's history forever.

See also

In Spanish: Sinderedo para niños