García Galíndez facts for kids

García Galíndez (died 833), sometimes called the Bad, was an important leader known as the Count of Aragon and Conflent starting in the year 820. He played a key role in the history of these regions.

Who Was García Galíndez?

García Galíndez was the son of a man named Galindo Belascotenes. He first married Matrona, who was the daughter of Aznar Galíndez I, the Count of Aragon before him. However, their relationship ended due to a family conflict.

A Tricky Situation

Stories say that García was upset by a prank played on him by his wife's brothers, Centule and Galindo Aznárez I. They supposedly locked him in a house during a celebration called the Hogueras de San Juan. Because of this, García acted against Centule and ended his marriage with Matrona. He then formed a strong friendship with Íñigo Arista of Pamplona and married Íñigo's daughter. These events led to his nickname, 'the Bad'.

Becoming a Count

In 820, Íñigo Arista gathered a small army. Together, they removed Aznar, who was a leader connected to the Franks (a powerful group at the time). After this, García Galíndez became the new Count of Aragon and Conflent. This was a big step for him and his allies.

Important Alliances

In 824, two Frankish leaders, Aeblus and Aznar Sánchez, marched towards Pamplona. García Galíndez, along with Musa ibn Fortún from the Banu Qasi family, likely supported Íñigo Arista. Their help led to the defeat of the Frankish counts. This showed how strong the alliance between García and Íñigo was.

The End of His Rule

García Galíndez either died or stopped being the count in 833. His son, Galindo Garcés, then took over as the new Count of Aragon.

See also

In Spanish: García Galíndez para niños