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Alfonso III of Aragon (1265-1291). King of Aragon
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Alfonso III of Aragon (1265-1291). King of Aragon
Alfonso III of Aragon (1265-1291), called the Liberal or the Free. King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona (as Alfons II) from 1285. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019
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1. Alfonso III of Aragon, also known as Alfonso the Liberal or Alfons the Free (1265-1291), is depicted in this engraving as a proud and powerful monarch riding on horseback. Born in Valencia, Alfonso ascended to the throne of Aragon and the counties of Barcelona and Catalonia in 1285, following the death of his father, Jaime I. 2. Alfonso III's reign marked a significant period in the history of the Crown of Aragon, a collection of territories in the eastern Mediterranean. During his rule, Alfonso worked to strengthen the monarchy and expand its influence. He successfully reclaimed the Balearic Islands, including Majorca, from the English, and implemented reforms that reduced feudalism's power. 3. The image shows Alfonso III dressed in the armor of the time, wearing a helmet, and carrying a lance and shield. His horse is adorned with a banner bearing the royal arms of the Crown of Aragon. The engraving, created in the 19th century, was later colorized in 2019, enhancing the details and making the image more visually appealing. 4. Alfonso III's nickname, "the Liberal" or "the Free," was given to him due to his efforts to promote freedom and reduce the power of the feudal lords. His reign is considered a crucial period in the development of the centralized monarchy in the Crown of Aragon and the Iberian Peninsula as a whole. 5. The engraving is part of the extensive collection of historical images at the Museo Militar in Madrid, Spain. It provides a valuable visual representation of the appearance and attire of a medieval monarch and the military culture of the time. The image also underscores the importance of the Crown of Aragon in European history and the role of its monarchs, such as Alfonso III, in shaping the continent's political landscape.
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