Fueros of Navarre facts for kids
The Fueros of Navarre were special laws for the Kingdom of Navarre. These laws were like a constitution. They set the rules for how society worked. They also explained the powers of the king, the nobles, and the courts. This meant the king's decisions had to follow these laws.
These laws came from old Basque customs. They were used across the Pyrenees mountains. The first written version of these laws appeared in 1238. Later, changes and updates were made in 1330 and 1419.
After 1512, Navarre was split into two parts. Upper Navarre became part of the new Kingdom of Spain. Lower Navarre stayed an independent kingdom. It later joined France in 1620.
From 1515 to 1841, Upper Navarre was like a self-governing kingdom. It was connected to the Spanish king, but it kept many of its own rules. It had its own government and laws. This was even though Spain wanted to control things more.
The Cortes (Parliament) of Navarre was the main law-making group. It met in Pamplona. In 1528, they created a simpler law book called the Fuero Reducido. This book was used a lot, but the king never officially approved it.
A viceroy represented the Spanish king in Navarre. The Cortes had three groups: clergy (church leaders), nobles (rich families), and burgesses (townspeople). There was also a Royal Council and a Supreme Court. A group called the Diputación del Reyno helped govern Navarre.
The Navarrese fueros were translated into the Occitan language. This translation was called Los Fors et Costumas deu Royaume de Navarre deça-ports.
Henry III approved these laws in 1608. Then, Louis II confirmed them in 1611. Navarre became part of France in 1620. Louis confirmed the laws again in 1622. The laws were first printed in 1644. They were last printed in 1722. These laws were used until the French Revolution began. A modern version was published in 1968.
See also
In Spanish: Fueros de Navarra para niños
