Villalonso facts for kids
Villalonso is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in Spain. It is found in the province of Zamora, which is part of the Castile and León region. In 2018, about 75 people lived there, according to official counts.
Quick facts for kids
Villalonso
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Zamora |
| Municipality | Villalonso |
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| • Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 5.36/km2 (13.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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History of Villalonso
Early Beginnings
Villalonso has a long history. In the year 1147, a nobleman named Osorio Martínez gave the village a special set of rules. These rules were called a fuero. A fuero was like a local law that gave the people of Villalonso certain rights. It also said what they had to give back to the ruler.
What the Fuero Required
The king at the time, Alfonso VII, approved this fuero. In return for these rights, Villalonso had to make a yearly payment. This payment was not money. Instead, they had to give half a sheep, ten loaves of bread, some barley, and some must. Must is a type of fresh grape juice that has not yet been fermented into wine.
Villalonso in Movies
Famous Film Location
Villalonso is not just a quiet Spanish town. It has also been a setting for movies! The most famous film shot here was "Robin and Marian." This movie was released in 1976.
Star-Studded Cast
"Robin and Marian" had many famous actors. These included Sean Connery, who played Robin Hood. Audrey Hepburn played Maid Marian. Other well-known actors like Robert Shaw and Richard Harris were also in the film.
See also
In Spanish: Villalonso para niños
