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  1. León was created as a separate kingdom when the Asturian king, Alfonso the Great, divided his realm among his three sons. León was inherited by García I (910–914) who moved the capital of the kingdom of Astures to León. His successor was Ordoño II of León (914–924).

  2. Jan 15, 2024 · Origins of the Kingdom of León. The foundations of the Kingdom of León were laid in the early years of the 9th century, at a time of maximum turmoil generated by the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula. Originally, the Kingdom of Asturias functioned as Christian resistance to Islamic expansion.

  3. Dec 18, 2017 · In 910, the ancient Roman town of León –south of the Cantabrians– became capital, prompting a change in the name of the kingdom, from Asturias to León. The kings of León followed the same expansionist strategies as their Asturian predecessors, offering settlers incentives: a substantial degree of liberty in governing themselves in open council and a very real opportunity to acquire land ...

  4. Kingdom of Leon AD 910 -1230. The kingdom was founded as an expanded Asturias & Galicia, although the latter experienced periods of semi-independence. The Asturian capital of Oviedo in Asturias was moved to Zamora, and it was probably Ordono II who moved it again, this time to Leon, from which the enlarged kingdom now drew its name.

  5. Oct 13, 2024 · When the Asturian king, Alfonso the Great was deposed, his kingdom was divided among the three sons of Alfonso III of Asturias: García (León), Ordoño (Galicia) and Fruela (Asturias). In 924, Galicia and Asturias was conquered thus forming the Kingdom of Leon. The Caliphate of Córdoba was gaining power, and began to attack Leon.

  6. The King Ordoño the 1st incorporated the territory to the Kingdom of Asturias, strengthen the defenses and rebuilted the city. In 910 the King Garcia the 1st moved the capital of the Kingdom to León. With this became a brilliant period to the place. They have difficulties such us the attack of Almanzor in 987.

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  8. Ferdinand IV has been king of Castile and king of Leon through a personal union since 1295. Now the two kingdoms are united under a single crown with a single cortes. The unified kingdom is called 'Castile & Leon' or more simply as Castile. The Basques are still within the boundaries of the kingdom. 1312 - 1350

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