Aznar Galíndez I facts for kids

Aznar Galíndez I (sometimes called Asnar) was an important leader in the early 800s. He was a Basque count who ruled over different areas. From 809, he was the Count of Aragon and Conflent. Later, from 820, he also became the Count of Cerdanya and Urgell.

Aznar took over as Count of the Aragon valley in 809 after the previous count, Aureolus, died. Some records say he was the count of Jaca, which was likely the main town he ruled from. King Louis the Pious, who was the son of Emperor Charlemagne, put Aznar in charge. This meant Aznar was a "vassal" of the Franks, which means he was loyal to them and ruled his land on their behalf.

In 820, Aznar was overthrown by his son-in-law, García the Bad. García had help from forces from Navarre, led by Íñigo Arista. After losing his power in Aragon, Aznar found safety in a part of Vasconia (modern-day Gascony) that was still under Frankish control. There, he was made count of Urgell and Cerdanya. Aznar Galíndez I died in 839.

Aznar had four children:

• Matrona, who married García the Bad. However, García rejected her after he overthrew her father.
• Eilona, who is mentioned as Aznar Galíndez's daughter in an old document from 862.
• Centullo, who was killed by his brother-in-law, García the Bad.
• Galindo Aznárez I, who later became the Count of Aragon.

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In Spanish: Aznar I Galíndez para niños