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Aureolus of Aragon

800 – 809

Chief of the Franks, first Count of Aragon

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About Aureolus of Aragon

Lived 800 – 809. Aureolus of Aragon was a Spanish warrior, ruler and aristocrat.

Aureolus (died 809) is traditionally thought to have been the chief of the Franks in the region of Aragón.

Between 798 and 802, the Franks established several positions in the zone: Bahlul Ibn Marzuq revolted in Zaragoza against the central government of Muslim Al-Andalus in 798, and in 800, conquered Huesca from the Banu Salama. General Amrus ibn Yusuf (born in Huesca), sent by the Amir, conquered Zaragoza and Huesca (c. 801). Bahlul fled to Pallars and was killed by his lieutenant Jalaf Ibn Rashid (802), who at the time held Barbitanya (Barbastro). With all these disturbances, the Franks established control over Jaca and other castles and designated Aureolus as count of Aragón.

After Aureolus died in 809, the Frankish lobby secured succession for Aznar Galíndez I, but Amrus ibn Yusuf overran the county of Sobrarbe, which was not reconquered by Aznar until 814.

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Important facts

Born
800
Birth century
Died
809
Occupation
Warrior, ruler, aristocrat
Nationality
Positions held
Count(ess) of Aragon

People in Aureolus of Aragon's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Frequently asked questions

Who was Aureolus of Aragon?

Chief of the Franks, first Count of Aragon

When was Aureolus of Aragon born?

Aureolus of Aragon was born in 800.

When did Aureolus of Aragon die?

Aureolus of Aragon died in 809.

What was Aureolus of Aragon's occupation?

Aureolus of Aragon was a warrior, ruler and aristocrat.

What nationality was Aureolus of Aragon?

Aureolus of Aragon was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aureolus of Aragon

· Wikidata: Q1248130

· DBpedia: Aureolus of Aragon

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