Ramiro Sánchez facts for kids

Ramiro Sánchez of Monzón (born around 1070, died 1129 or 1130) was an important noble. He was related to the kings of Navarre. He held control over several towns. From 1104 to 1116, he was the lord of Monzón. He also governed Urroz in 1104 and Erro from 1122 to 1129. He might have also been in charge of Tudela in 1117.

Ramiro's Family Background

Ramiro's father was Sancho Garcés. Sancho was the son of King García Sánchez III of Navarre. This made Ramiro a relative of the royal family.

His mother was a woman named Constance. Some historians believe she might have been the daughter of Queen Estefanía. If so, she would have been Ramiro's father's stepsister.

Growing Up in a Divided Kingdom

After his uncle, King Sancho IV of Navarre, died, the kingdom was split. It was divided between the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of Aragon. The royal family members were then shared between these two kingdoms.

Ramiro grew up at the court of Aragon. He became the lord of Monzón. Later, his oldest son, García Ramírez of Navarre, took over this role. García Ramírez would eventually become a king himself.

Did Ramiro Join the First Crusade?

Some old stories say that Ramiro went on the First Crusade. This was a big religious war to take back the Holy Land. However, it is very unlikely that he actually went.

The First Crusade was not even called until late 1095. So, Ramiro could not have left for it in March 1095 as some stories claim. Also, if he had gone, he would have stayed with the Christian army. They fought until they captured Jerusalem in 1099.

But records show Ramiro was in Valencia around 1098. He was getting married there. In July 1099, he was helping to move the body of El Cid. This means he was not in the Holy Land at that time.

Building a Church

Ramiro started building a church called Santa María de La Piscina. This church was finished and officially opened in 1137.

Ramiro's Marriage and Children

Around 1098, Ramiro Sánchez married Cristina Rodríguez. She was the daughter of a famous Spanish warrior known as El Cid.

Ramiro and Cristina had two children:

• García Ramírez: He later became the King of Navarre. He is sometimes called "the Restorer."
• Elvira: She married a count named Rodrigo Gómez. They had a son named Gonzalo Ruiz of Bureba.

Images for kids

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  Monzón Castle

See also

In Spanish: Ramiro Sánchez de Pamplona para niños