Sunyer II, Count of Empúries facts for kids

Sunyer II (born around 840, died 915) was an important leader in a part of what is now Spain. He was the Count of Empúries starting in 862 and later became the Count of Roussillon in 896. He was the son of another count named Sunyer I of Empúries.

Sunyer II helped govern his lands during a time when different leaders were trying to gain control. He worked to protect and expand the areas he ruled.

Becoming a Count: Empúries

Sunyer II and his brother, Dela, became counts of Empúries in 862. This happened after a leader named Humfrid, who was a margrave (a type of military governor), rebelled against the king. Sunyer and Dela ruled Empúries together until Dela passed away.

Expanding His Rule: Roussillon

In 878, a big meeting called the Council of Troyes decided to remove Bernat of Gothia from his position as count of Roussillon. This land was then given to Miro the Elder. When Miro died in 896, Sunyer II inherited Roussillon, adding it to his lands. This made him an even more powerful count.

Challenges and Journeys

Sunyer II faced challenges during his time as count. He and his brother Dela once tried to take control of Girona, another important city. However, their cousin, Wilfred the Hairy, stopped them.

In 888, Sunyer II traveled to Orléans in France. There, he showed his loyalty to King Odo of France. This was a common practice for counts to show they supported the king.

Sunyer II also planned a sea trip in 891 to attack Moorish Almería. The Moors were people from North Africa who ruled parts of Spain at that time. This military trip, however, ended peacefully with an agreement called a truce.

Sunyer II's Family

Sunyer II was married to a woman named Ermengarda. They had several children who would later become important figures themselves:

• Bencion (died 916), who became count after his father.
• Gausbert (died 931), who became count after his brother Bencion.
• Elmerat (died 920), who became a bishop in Elna.
• Guadal (died 947), who also became a bishop in Elna.

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