9. The County of Castile, c.860–1037
Published Online: 3 APR 2012
DOI: 10.1002/9781118273968.ch9
Copyright © 2012 Roger Collins
Book Title
Caliphs and Kings: Spain, 796-1031
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How to Cite
Collins, R. (2012) The County of Castile, c.860–1037, in Caliphs and Kings: Spain, 796-1031, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781118273968.ch9
Publication History
- Published Online: 3 APR 2012
- Published Print: 6 APR 2012
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780631181842
Online ISBN: 9781118273968
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- county of Castile, c.860–1037;
- origins of the county of Castile;
- Count Fernán González, hero of the Castilian legend;
- evidence of patronymics, in documents;
- Castilian documents;
- Dynasty of Fernán González, 932–1029;
- Fernán González's political maneuvers;
- 1037, disappearance of the Umayyads and their caliphate;
- abolition of the Umayyad caliphate;
- Castilian acquisition of the kingdom of León
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
The Emergence of Castile c.860–932
The Dynasty of Fernán González, 932–1029
The 1030s as a Turning Point