Monzón facts for kids
Monzón is a cool city in Aragón, Spain. It's about 60 kilometers (about 37 miles) east of Huesca, the capital of its province. In 2010, about 17,115 people lived there. It's a place with a really long and interesting past.
Monzón's Rich History
Monzón has been important for a very long time. Its amazing castle was once a training ground for James I of Aragon. He was taught there by the brave Knights Templar. The castle was a key spot between the Segre and Cinca river valleys.
The city also hosted the Aragonese corts many times. These were like important meetings or parliaments for the Kingdom of Aragon.
In 1626, a special agreement called the Treaty of Monzón was signed here. This treaty helped end a conflict over a region called Valtelline. Important leaders like Cardinal Richelieu from France and Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares from Spain signed it.
A City of Champions: Monzón's Sports Stars
Today, Monzón is famous for its love of sports. Its slogan is Monzón, cuna de deportistas, which means "Monzón, birthplace of sportsmen." Many amazing athletes come from this city.
One of the most famous is Conchita Martínez. She is the only Spanish woman to ever win the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Wimbledon is one of the oldest and most important tennis events in the world.
Another great athlete is Eliseo Martín. He won a bronze medal in the 3000m steeplechase race. This happened at the World Championships in Paris in 2003. He was the only non-African athlete to win a medal in that event since 1993.
Monzón has also been home to other Olympic athletes. These include Javier Moracho, who was a Spanish record holder in the 110m hurdles for almost 20 years. There's also Álvaro Burrell, a decathlete, and the well-known pole vaulter Javier Gazol.
Images for kids
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Parts of Monzón Castle.
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The Miguel Fleta Conservatory.
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The Sosa River flowing through Monzón.
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See also
In Spanish: Monzón (Huesca) para niños
