Kingdom of Navarre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kingdom of Navarre
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| 824 (traditional)–1841 | |||||||||||
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Kingdom of Navarre in 1400 (dark green).
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| Capital | Pamplona (Basque: Iruñea) | ||||||||||
| Government | Feudal monarchy | ||||||||||
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• 824–851/2
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Íñigo Arista (first) | ||||||||||
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• 1610–1620
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Louis II (last. French kingdom) | ||||||||||
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• 1830–1841
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Isabel II of Spain (last. Spanish kingdom) | ||||||||||
| Historical era | Middle Ages | ||||||||||
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• Established
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824 (traditional) | ||||||||||
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• Disestablished
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1841 | ||||||||||
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| Today part of |  Spain France |
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The Kingdom of Navarre, first known as the Kingdom of Pamplona, was an old kingdom in Europe. It was located in the Pyrenees mountains, stretching across what is now Spain and France. This kingdom was important to the Basque people, who lived in this area.
Navarre existed for a very long time, from 841 to 1820. Its capital city was Pamplona. In 1512, the kingdom was divided into two parts. One part became Spanish, and the other became French. The French part, called Lower Navarre, joined France in 1620. The Spanish part of the kingdom continued until 1820.
Today, the land that was once the Kingdom of Navarre is part of Spain and France. In Spain, it includes the regions of Navarre, the Basque Country, and La Rioja. In France, it is part of the Pays Basque area.
The land that used to be the Kingdom of Navarre is now split between two countries. These are Spain and France. The division depends on whether the land is south or north of the Western Pyrenees mountains. The Basque language is still spoken in many parts of these areas.
Today, the region of Navarre is an autonomous community within Spain. Basse-Navarre is now part of France. It belongs to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. Other areas that were once part of Navarre are now in different Spanish regions. These include the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, La Rioja, Aragon, and Castile and León.
Images for kids
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Marguerite of Angouleme married Henry of Navarre and became queen of the tiny kingdom of Navarre.
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Domains of Sancho III the Great Kingdom of Pamplona other possessions direct influence
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Navarre (light green) in 1190
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Sigil of King Sancho VII the Strong
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Map of France and the Pyrenees in 1477 showing the Kingdom of Navarre and the Principality of Béarn
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Jeanne III
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Defense of Navarre presented by Polverel (1789)
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See also
In Spanish: Reino de Navarra para niños
