6. KINGDOM OF NAVARRE Flashcards
Who was interested in what happened in Navarre?
France, Castile and Aragón were interested in what happened in Navarre.
Explain what happened in 1234
King Sancho VII died without an heir–> His nephew Theobald of Champagne (French) became the new king. The nobility wanted to preserve their privileges, so, they made him sign the Fuero General, a law that contains their rights and duties.
When and where was the first meeting of Cortes? And what did they do?
The first meeting of Cortes took place in Pamplona in 1253. They confirmed the king.
French dynasties:
Apart from it, we have more French dynasties: Capetian, Évreux… Charles III of Évreux was considered the best king.
Which were the institutions in the kingdom of Navarre? What did they do?
INSTITUTIONS:
- KING: Governed the kingdom, limited by Cortes and Fuero.
- ROYAL COUNCIL: Advisors to govern better.
- CORTES: To approve taxes and made laws.
- CORT: Tribunal of Justice
- CÁMARA DE COMPTOS: Collect taxes and mint coin.
Explain the districts and social groups in Navarre
Navarre had 150.000 inhabitants. It was divided into 6 districts or Merindades: Pamplona, Estella, Tudela, Olite, Sangüesa and Ultrapuertos (in France).
Explain the economy in the kingdom of Navarre
Livestock farming and vegetable farming were important in the South. Also, the “Camino de Santiago” stimulated trade and artisanship.
Explain the Civil War between the Agramonteses and Beaumonteses
-1441: Queen Blanche died. According to the fuero, her husband John II of Aragón couldn´t be the king, but he didn´t want to let his son Charles govern.
AGRAMONTESES VS BEAUMONTESES
-Support John II -Support prince Charles
-Defend interest of -Defend interest of livestock farming. peasants.
THEY WON!⬆️
- In 1457 John II died and his daughter Eleanor became the queen. But she also died, so the Crown of Navarre was for a French relative: Catherine of Foix.
- But, in 1512. Ferdinand of Aragón, son of John II occupied Navarre conquered it and united it to Castile.
