Kingdom of Murcia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kingdom of Murcia
Reino de Murcia
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| Realm of the Crown of Castile Region of the Kingdom of Spain |
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| 1266–1833 | |||||||||||
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| Capital | Murcia | ||||||||||
| • Type | Manoralism | ||||||||||
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• Annexed by Castile
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• Territorial division of Spain
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| Today part of | Spain | ||||||||||
The Kingdom of Murcia (in Spanish: Reino de Murcia) was a special area within the Crown of Castile. It became part of Castile in 1266. Before that, it was a "protectorate" for about 20 years. A protectorate is like a smaller country that is protected and partly controlled by a larger, stronger one.
This "kingdom" was formed after the conquest of Murcia by Aragon. It was then given back to Castile. This happened because of a big uprising called the 1264–1266 Mudéjar revolt. The Kingdom of Murcia kept its special status until 1833. That year, Spain changed its internal borders.
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What Was the Kingdom of Murcia?
The Kingdom of Murcia was not a fully independent country. Instead, it was one of several "kingdoms" that made up the larger Crown of Castile. Think of it like a state or region within a bigger nation.
Where Was It Located?
The Kingdom of Murcia covered most of what is now the Region of Murcia in Spain. It also included parts of the Province of Albacete. Some towns in the Province of Alicante, like Villena and Sax, were also part of it. A few places in the Province of Jaén were included too.
How Did We Know Its Borders?
The exact size and borders of the Kingdom of Murcia were written down. This information came from a large survey done between 1750 and 1754. This survey was called the Catastro de Ensenada. It was like a big census and land registry for the whole country.
How Did the Kingdom of Murcia End?
Like other kingdoms within Spain, the Kingdom of Murcia was officially ended. This happened during the 1833 territorial division of Spain. This was a major change that reorganized Spain into new provinces.
The Title of King of Murcia
Even after the kingdom ended, the title "King of Murcia" continued to be used. The rulers of the Crown of Castile, and later the kings of Spain, kept this title. Today, it is one of the historical titles of the Spanish Crown. This means it's a traditional title, even though there isn't a separate Kingdom of Murcia anymore.
See also
In Spanish: Reino de Murcia (Corona de Castilla) para niños
