Galindo Aznárez I facts for kids
Galindo Aznárez I was an important leader who became the Count of Aragón from 844 until his death in 867. He followed in his father's footsteps, who had also been a count. Galindo played a key role in the history of the Aragón region during the 9th century.
His Life and Rule
Galindo's father, Aznar Galíndez I, was the Count of Aragón from 809 to 820. He lost his county because of a prank Galindo played on his brother-in-law, García Galíndez. García then got help from the Kingdom of Pamplona to take over the county.
To make up for this, the French king, Louis the Pious, gave Aznar new counties: Urgell, Cerdanya, and Conflent. Galindo received these counties from his father before 833.
However, Galindo later took over two other counties, Pallars and Ribagorza, without permission. Because of this, King Louis took away Urgell and Cerdanya from him in 834. Soon after, the Counts of Toulouse forced him out of Pallars and Ribagorza.
In 844, the Count of Aragón, Galindo Garcés, died without children. This was a chance for Galindo Aznárez. He was allowed to become the Count of Aragón. In return, he had to agree that Pamplona would have power over Aragón, which had once been under French rule.
Family and Legacy
Galindo Aznárez and his wife had a son named Aznar Galíndez II, who became count after him. It seems Galindo had at least one other child, a daughter. She married a man known as "king Sancho."
Count Galindo also gave money to the Abbey of San Pedro de Siresa. This shows he supported important religious places during his time.
See also
In Spanish: Galindo I Aznárez para niños
