Zúñiga, Navarre facts for kids
Zúñiga is a small town and a municipality (which is like a local government area) in northern Spain. It is located in the region of Navarre.
This town has a long history. It was known as Estuñiga, especially a long time ago during the Middle Ages. Over the centuries, its name changed many times to become Zúñiga.
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A Look Back at Zúñiga's History
Zúñiga and the Carlist Wars
Zúñiga played a small part in a historical conflict called the Carlist Wars. These wars happened in Spain during the 19th century. They were fought between different groups who wanted to decide who should be the king or queen of Spain.
A famous Carlist General named Zumalacarregui stayed in Zúñiga on October 26, 1834. This was just before he won two important battles against the Liberals. These victories happened at La Alegria and Venta de Echavarri on October 27–28, 1834.
The Zúñiga Family Name
The name Zúñiga, and its spelling variant Zúniga, is also a surname (a family name). It is very common in the Basque Country region of Spain. It is also found in many places where people from the Basque region have moved.
You can find many people with the Zúñiga surname in Central America, Chile, and Mexico. Some important members of the old Zúñiga family moved to these areas a long time ago. The famous actress Daphne Zuniga has Guatemalan heritage from her father's side. There are also many people with this surname in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and nearby countries.
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In Spanish: Zúñiga for kids
