People of Medieval Iberia
Who's Who in Medieval History: Iberia
A small but growing collection of individuals from Spain and Portugal in medieval times, compiled by your Guide. Each entry includes concise biographical data and, when available, pertinent web links and books.
A small but growing collection of individuals from Spain and Portugal in medieval times, compiled by your Guide. Each entry includes concise biographical data and, when available, pertinent web links and books.
Abbadides - Muslim Dynasty of Spain
Learn about the Abbadides, a Muslim Dynasty of Spain, in this article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Learn about the Abbadides, a Muslim Dynasty of Spain, in this article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Catholic Monarchs
The six outstanding features of the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella are outlined here, at the Sí, Spain site.
The six outstanding features of the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella are outlined here, at the Sí, Spain site.
Early Spanish Rulers
Genealogical tree of the kings of Castile and Leon, Navarre, and Aragon, provided by Ed Stephan. Be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page for later kings.
Genealogical tree of the kings of Castile and Leon, Navarre, and Aragon, provided by Ed Stephan. Be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the page for later kings.
Illustrious Portuguese Navigators
Attractive site by Pedro H. Duarte provides a little information on each of eight Portuguese navigators, accompanying the brief bios with poetry. A Portuguese version is also available.
Attractive site by Pedro H. Duarte provides a little information on each of eight Portuguese navigators, accompanying the brief bios with poetry. A Portuguese version is also available.
Kings of Portugal
Chronological table of Portuguese kings from Henrique in the eleventh century to João VI in the nineteenth by Rod Thorn. The names of most of the medieval kings are linked to biographical info, and references are hyperlinked to a bibliography.
Chronological table of Portuguese kings from Henrique in the eleventh century to João VI in the nineteenth by Rod Thorn. The names of most of the medieval kings are linked to biographical info, and references are hyperlinked to a bibliography.
Letters of King Philip II of Spain
Scans of letters dating from 1592 to 1597 are accompanied by brief information in Spanish. An extensive description of the collection in English is also available. Provided by Richard Hacken at Brigham Young University.
Scans of letters dating from 1592 to 1597 are accompanied by brief information in Spanish. An extensive description of the collection in English is also available. Provided by Richard Hacken at Brigham Young University.
A Medieval Catalan Noble Family: the Montcadas
This online book by John C. Shideler explores the history of the Montcada family from 1000 to 1230. Thorough, well-referenced and highly informative.
This online book by John C. Shideler explores the history of the Montcada family from 1000 to 1230. Thorough, well-referenced and highly informative.
Muslim Spain
An overview of the Muslims in Spain from the eighth through the fifteenth centuries at the Sí, Spain site.
An overview of the Muslims in Spain from the eighth through the fifteenth centuries at the Sí, Spain site.
Prince Henry the Navigator and the Institute at Sagres
About Guide to Geography Matt Rosenberg offers an informative introduction to Henry and his institute for teaching navigational techniques.
About Guide to Geography Matt Rosenberg offers an informative introduction to Henry and his institute for teaching navigational techniques.
Gil Alvarez de Albornoz - Spanish Cardinal - Papal Legate
Gil Alvarez de Albornoz was a cleric, a politician and a soldier. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Gil Alvarez de Albornoz was a cleric, a politician and a soldier. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
A Regrettable Life: Thomás de Torquemada
This brief biography is actually an overview of Spanish treatment of Jews in the fifteenth century. Sobering and well written by Beth Randall.
This brief biography is actually an overview of Spanish treatment of Jews in the fifteenth century. Sobering and well written by Beth Randall.
The Secret Jews
The story of the "Marranos" of Spain, who practiced the Jewish faith in secret and handed down the traditions of Judaism through generations of adversity, by Beth Randall.
The story of the "Marranos" of Spain, who practiced the Jewish faith in secret and handed down the traditions of Judaism through generations of adversity, by Beth Randall.
Spain 1516 - 22: The Troubled Succession of Charles V
An extensive, 10-part examination of the succession and reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, by European History Guide Robert Wilde.
An extensive, 10-part examination of the succession and reign of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, by European History Guide Robert Wilde.
The Templars in Portugal
A brief overview of Templar activity in Portugal is hyperlinked to additional pertinent information. Links are also provided to tables about the Portuguese Templar Masters and Templar holdings. Nice effort by Rod Thorn.
A brief overview of Templar activity in Portugal is hyperlinked to additional pertinent information. Links are also provided to tables about the Portuguese Templar Masters and Templar holdings. Nice effort by Rod Thorn.
Visigothic Kingdom
Short overview of the Visigoths in Spain during the early middle ages at the Sí, Spain site.
Short overview of the Visigoths in Spain during the early middle ages at the Sí, Spain site.
Isaac Al-Phasi - Jewish Rabbi and Codifier
Rabbi Isaac Al-Phasi condensed the Talmud with a special view to practical law. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Rabbi Isaac Al-Phasi condensed the Talmud with a special view to practical law. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Dom Francisco de Almeida
Dom Francisco de Almeida was the first viceroy of Portuguese India. A biography from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Dom Francisco de Almeida was the first viceroy of Portuguese India. A biography from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Almogavares - Spanish Soldiers
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia focuses on the Almogavares, a class of Spanish soldiers well known during the Christian reconquest of Spain and much employed as mercenaries in Italy and the Levant during the 13th and 14th centuries.
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia focuses on the Almogavares, a class of Spanish soldiers well known during the Christian reconquest of Spain and much employed as mercenaries in Italy and the Levant during the 13th and 14th centuries.
Alphonso - Name of Portuguese Kings
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia discusses five different Portuguese kings named Alphonso (or Alfonso).
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia discusses five different Portuguese kings named Alphonso (or Alfonso).
Alphonso - Kings of Spain
Another article from the 1911 Encyclopedia focuses on many kings of Spain named Alphonso.
Another article from the 1911 Encyclopedia focuses on many kings of Spain named Alphonso.
Alphonsus a Sancta Maria - Spanish Historian
Alphonsus a Sancta Maria, or Alphonso de Cartagena, was bishop of Burgos and author of a history of Spain. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alphonsus a Sancta Maria, or Alphonso de Cartagena, was bishop of Burgos and author of a history of Spain. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Pedro de Alvarado - Explorer - Conquistador
Pedro de Alvarado was one of the Spanish leaders in the discovery and conquest of America. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Pedro de Alvarado was one of the Spanish leaders in the discovery and conquest of America. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Francisco Alvarez - Portuguese Missionary and Explorer
Francisco Alvarez went to Abyssinia and published a much-translated account of his travels. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Francisco Alvarez went to Abyssinia and published a much-translated account of his travels. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.