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  • NAME: James I
  • OCCUPATION: King
  • BIRTH DATE: February 02, 1208
  • DEATH DATE: July 27, 1276
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Montpellier, Count of Toulouse, Spain
  • PLACE OF DEATH: Valencia, Spain
  • AKA: James I the Conqueror
  • AKA: James I of Aragon
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James I, known as James the Conqueror, is the most renowned of the medieval kings of Aragon. He reigned from 1213-1276.


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James I, known as James the Conqueror, is the most renowned of the medieval kings of Aragon. His reign lasted from 1213-1276, during which time he added important lands to his kingdom, including the Balearic Islands and Valencia. He was an incredible organizer; a code of maritime law called Llibre del consolat del mar is to his credit. He was also a strong supporter of Catalan and its literature.

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