Crónicas anónimas de Sahagún facts for kids

The Crónicas anónimas de Sahagún are two old historical books. They were written by monks from a place called Sahagún in Spain. These books were created about two centuries apart. Today, we only have copies of them translated into Spanish from the 1500s.

What Are the Sahagún Chronicles?

These chronicles are like diaries or records kept by the monks. They tell us about events that happened a long, long time ago.

The First Chronicle: A Look at Early Spain

The first chronicle was written in the early 1100s, probably between 1109 and 1117. It talks about some of the problems and issues among the wealthy people in Sahagún during that time. It might have been written to be shown at an important meeting called the Council of Burgos.

This first book was likely written in medieval Latin, which was the language of scholars back then. It's very helpful for historians because it gives us details about the early years of Urraca of León and Castile's rule. Her kingdom was very important, and the monastery at Sahagún was one of the most significant places in her lands.

The Second Chronicle: Less Detail, Still History

The second chronicle was written much later, in the 1300s. We don't know if it was first written in Latin or Spanish. This chronicle isn't as useful for historians as the first one, but it's still a part of the history of Sahagún.

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In Spanish: Crónicas Anónimas de Sahagún para niños