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Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020
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13th Aragon Arrival Balearic Barcelona Bars Colouration Conquest Crossbow Disembarkation Embarkation Forces Invasion Jaume Landing Lithography Mail Majorca Mallorca Mediterranean Reaching Shield Spear Spears Warrior Weapon Weaponry 1229 Debarkation Santa
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This lithograph depicts a pivotal moment in the history of the Balearic Islands as Christian King James I of Aragon, also known as Jaume I, embarks on his conquest of Majorca in the year 1229. The scene unfolds on the shores of Santa Ponsa, where the king and his troops, clad in coats of mail and bearing shields, crossbows, spears, and other weaponry, prepare to debark from their ships. The Mediterranean Sea, dotted with sails, forms a serene backdrop to the intense activity on the shore. The year was 1229, in the heart of the Middle Ages, and the Christian Crown of Aragon, based in Barcelona, sought to expand its territories in the Mediterranean. King James I, a determined and ambitious ruler, led an expeditionary force to Majorca, which was then under Muslim rule. The conquest of Majorca was a significant achievement for the Christian forces, marking the beginning of the rule of the Crown of Aragon over the Balearic Islands. This evocative image, originally an engraving from the 19th century, has been later colorized to bring the scene to life. The troops, with their determined expressions and raised weapons, convey the intensity and excitement of the moment as they prepare to set foot on the island, ready to engage in battle and claim their victory. The arrival of the Christian forces marked the beginning of a new era for Majorca and the Balearic Islands, and this powerful image serves as a testament to the rich and complex history of the Mediterranean world during the Middle Ages.
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