Ramon Muntaner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ramon Muntaner
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Ernest Vila Plaza (Figueres)
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| Born | 1265 Peralada, Catalonia, Crown of Aragon |
| Died | 1336 Ibiza, Crown of Aragon |
| Genre | chronicle |
Ramon Muntaner (born in 1265, died in 1336) was a brave Catalan soldier and a talented writer. He wrote a famous book called the Crònica. This book tells the story of his life and his exciting adventures, especially when he was a leader in a group of soldiers called the Catalan Company. Ramon Muntaner was born in a place called Peralada.
Ramon Muntaner's Life
Ramon Muntaner was born in 1265 in Peralada, which is in Catalonia. He lived a very adventurous life, traveling and fighting in many places. He was known as a mercenary, which means he was a soldier who was paid to fight for different countries or leaders.
The Catalan Company
One of the most important parts of Ramon Muntaner's life was his time with the Catalan Company. This was a special group of soldiers from Aragon and Catalonia. They were known as Almogavars, who were very skilled light infantry soldiers.
The Catalan Company was led by a man named Roger de Flor. Their main job was to travel to Constantinople (which is now Istanbul in Turkey) to help the Greek people. The Greeks needed help fighting against the Turks. Ramon Muntaner became an important leader in this company.
Governor of Djerba
For a few years, from 1308 to 1315, Ramon Muntaner had a big job. He became the governor of the island of Djerba. This island had been taken over by the Crown of Aragon, and Ramon Muntaner was put in charge of it.
The Famous Crònica
Ramon Muntaner was not just a soldier; he was also a great writer. He wrote a book called the Crònica. This book is very important because it is one of the four Great Catalan Chronicles.
These chronicles are like history books written by people who lived during those times. Ramon Muntaner's Crònica tells us a lot about the military and political events of the 13th and 14th centuries in the Crown of Aragon and Catalonia. It gives us a firsthand look at what life was like and the big events that happened.
Ramon Muntaner passed away in 1336 in Ibiza. His book continues to be a valuable source for understanding history.
See also
In Spanish: Ramón Muntaner para niños
