Treaty of Sahagún (1170) facts for kids
The Treaty of Sahagún was an important agreement signed a long time ago, on June 4, 1170. It happened in a town called Sahagún in Spain. This treaty was a deal between two powerful kings: Alfonso VIII of Castile, who ruled the Kingdom of Castile, and Alfonso II of Aragon, who ruled the Kingdom of Aragon. Treaties like this helped kings make peace or agree on important matters in the past.
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What Was the Treaty of Sahagún About?
The Treaty of Sahagún was a special agreement between King Alfonso VIII of Castile and King Alfonso II of Aragon. They met in the town of Sahagún to make this deal.
Who Signed This Important Agreement?
The two main people involved in the Treaty of Sahagún were:
- King Alfonso VIII of Castile: He was the ruler of the Kingdom of Castile.
- King Alfonso II of Aragon: He was the ruler of the Kingdom of Aragon.
What Did the Treaty Say?
The main part of the agreement was about money and trust. King Alfonso VIII of Castile agreed to give King Alfonso II of Aragon three important people, called "hostages." These hostages were like a guarantee.
They were given to King Alfonso II because of payments owed by a ruler named Ibn Mardanīš. He was a leader from the areas of Valencia and Murcia at that time. These payments were called "tribute," which was like a regular payment made by one ruler to another as a sign of respect or agreement.
Why Were Hostages Used?
The hostages would stay with King Alfonso II until Ibn Mardanīš paid his tribute. This meant the hostages were under the potestas (which means "power" or "control") of King Alfonso II. They were not allowed to leave without his permission. This was a way to make sure the agreement was kept and the payments were made.
Sources
- Kosto, Adam J. Making Agreements in Medieval Catalonia: Power, Order, and the Written Word, 1000-1200. Cambridge University Press, 2001. ISBN: 0-521-79239-8
See also
In Spanish: Tratado de Sahagún (1170) para niños
