Sancho VI of Navarre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sancho Garcés VI |
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Miniature of Sancho VI in the Compendium of chronicles about kings, Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid
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| King of Navarre | |
| Tenure | 1150 - 1194 |
| Predecessor | García Ramírez |
| Successor | Sancho VII |
| Born | 21 April 1132 |
| Died | 27 June 1194 Pamplona |
| Spouse | Sancha of Castile, Queen of Navarre |
| Issue | Berengaria Sancho VII Blanche Fernando Sánchez Teresa Sánchez Constanza Sánchez |
| House | House of Jiménez |
| Father | García Ramírez |
| Mother | Margaret of L'Aigle |
| Religion | Catholicism |
Sancho Garcés VI (born April 21, 1132 – died June 27, 1194) was known as the Wise. He ruled as King of Navarre from 1150 until his death in 1194. Sancho was the first ruler to officially change his title from King of Pamplona to King of Navarre, which also changed the name of his kingdom. He worked hard to make Navarre an important part of the political scene in Europe. Sancho Garcés was the oldest son of García Ramírez, the Restorer and Margaret of L'Aigle.
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Early Challenges as King
When Sancho VI became king, his kingdom was not very strong. It often faced attacks from the Kingdom of Castile, led by Alfonso VII, and from the County of Barcelona, led by Ramon Berenguer IV. Ramon Berenguer IV was also the king of Aragon. In 1140, these powerful neighbors had even agreed to divide Navarre between them in a deal called the Treaty of Carrión.
Sancho VI worked to fix the borders of his kingdom. These borders had become smaller because of earlier agreements, like the Treaties of Tudején and Carrión. He had been forced to sign these treaties with Castile and Aragon early in his rule. Later, by an agreement called the Accord of Soria, Castile officially kept the lands it had taken.
To protect his kingdom from Castile taking even more land, Sancho VI took action. In 1181, he founded several new towns. These towns helped strengthen Navarre's control over its western areas. Some of the towns he founded include San Sebastián, Vitoria, and Treviño.
Foreign Relations and Alliances
Sancho VI was not friendly with Count Raymond Berengar IV of Barcelona. However, Raymond's son, King Alfonso II of Aragon, later made a deal with Sancho. In 1168, they signed the treaty of Sangüesa to share lands they had taken from Murcia.
In 1190, Sancho VI and King Alfonso II of Aragon signed another important agreement. This pact, made in Borja, promised that they would protect each other. This was especially important to stop Castile from expanding its power.
His Death
King Sancho VI died on June 27, 1194. He passed away in Pamplona, the capital of his kingdom, where he was also buried.
See also
In Spanish: Sancho VI de Navarra para niños
