Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón

Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: Himno de Aragón
Capital	Zaragoza
Official languages	Spanish
Area  – Total  – % of Spain	Ranked 4th  47,719 km²  9.4%
Population  – Total (2006)  – % of Spain  – Density	Ranked 11th  1,277,471  2.9%  26.77/km²
Demonym  – English  – Spanish	Aragonese  aragonés
Statute of Autonomy	August 16, 1982
Parliamentary representation  – Congress seats  – Senate seats	13  14 (12 elected and 2 appointed)
President	Marcelino Iglesias Ricou (PSOE)
ISO 3166-2	AR
Gobierno de Aragón

Aragon, (Spanish: "Aragón"), is an autonomous community of Spain. Located in northeastern Spain the region is comprised of three provinces, from north to south: Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza, (also called Saragossa in English). Image File history File links Flag_of_Aragon. ... Image File history File links Escudo_d'Aragón. ... For the town in the province of Valencia, see Senyera, Valencia. ... An anthem is a composition to an English religious text sung in the context of an Anglican service. ... Image File history File links Localización_de_Aragón_(NUTS_ES5). ... Not to be confused with capitol. ... For alternative meanings, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ... An official language is a language that is given a special legal status in the countries, states, and other territories. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Here is a list of the autonomous communities of Spain in order of area. ... To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 10,000 km² and 100,000 km². ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... For other uses, see Density (disambiguation). ... Here is a list of the autonomous communities and autonomous cities of Spain in order of population (2005). ... A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a people or the inhabitants of a place. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... The Cortes Generales (Spanish for General Courts) is the legislature of Spain. ... Type Lower house Houses Congreso de los Diputados President Manuel Marín González, PSOE since 2004 Members 350 Political groups PSOE, PP, CiU, ERC, PNV, IU, Mixto Last elections 2004 Meeting place El Palacio del Congreso de los Diputados, Carrera de San Jerónimo, Madrid Web site www. ... Type Upper house Houses Senate President Francisco Javier Rojo García, PSOE PSE-EE since 2004 Members 259 Political groups PP, PSOE, ECP, PNV, CiU, CC, Mixto Last elections 2004 Meeting place Palacio del Senado, Plaza de la Marina Española, Madrid Web site www. ... The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (Partido Socialista Obrero Español or PSOE) is one of the main parties of Spain. ... This is a list of ISO 3166-2 codes for Spain. ... Aragon can refer to: A Spanish Autonomous Community The Kingdom of Aragon in medieval Spain The Crown of Aragon, a Mediterranean empire during Middle Ages The poet Louis Aragon An olympic medallist Aragon, Aude, a commune in the in the Aude département of France not to be confused with... Autonomous communities of Spain. ... In addition to its autonomous communities, Spain is divided into fifty provinces. ... Huesca province Huesca is a province of northern Spain, in the northern part of the autonomous community of Aragon. ... Zaragoza province Zaragoza (also called Saragossa in English) is a province of northern Spain, in the central part of the autonomous community of Aragon. ... Teruel province Teruel is a province of central Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Aragon. ... For alternative meanings, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ...

Aragon's northern province of Huesca borders France and is positioned in the middle of the Pyrenees. Within Spain, the region is flanked by Catalonia on the east, Valencia and Castile-La Mancha to the south, and Castile-Leon, La Rioja, and Navarre to the west. Pic de Bugatetin the Néouvielle Natural Reserve Central Pyrenees For the mountains in Victoria, Australia, see Pyrenees (Victoria). ... This article is about the Spanish Autonomous Community. ... Capital Valencia Official language(s) Valencian and Spanish Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 8th  23,255 km²  4. ... Capital Toledo Official language(s) Spanish Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 3rd  79,463 km²  15. ... Capital Valladolid Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 1st  94,223 km²  18,6% Population  â€“ Total (2005)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 6th  2,510,849  5. ... Capital Logroño Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 16th  5 045 km²  1,0% Population  â€“ Total (2005)  â€“ % of Spain  â€“ Density Ranked 17th   301 084  0,7%  59,68/km² Demonym  â€“ English  â€“ Spanish  â€”  riojano/a Statute of Autonomy June 9, 1982 Parliament  â€“ Congress seats  â€“ Senate seats  4  1 President Pedro Sanz... “Navarra” redirects here. ...

Covering an area of 47,719 km² (18,424 mi²), the region's terrain ranges diversely from eternal glaciers, to verdant valleys, rich pasture lands and orchards, through to the desert plains of the south. Aragon is home to many rivers - most notably, the river Ebro, (or Iber as the Romans called it and after which the Iberians were named) - Spain's largest river in volume, which runs west-east across the entire region, through the province of Zaragoza. It is also home to the Aneto the highest mountain in the Pyrenees. For the Spanish truck maker of the same name, see Ebro trucks. ... The Lady of Baza, made by Iberians The Iberians were an ancient, Pre-Indo-European people who inhabited the east and southeast of the Iberian Peninsula in prehistoric and historic times. ... North face of Aneto. ...

As of 2006, the population was 1,277,471, with half of the region's people living in Zaragoza, its capital city. For alternative meanings, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ...

In addition to its three provinces, Aragon is subdivided into 33 comarcas or counties; all with a rich geo-political and cultural history from its pre-Roman, and Roman days; and as lands that once belonged to the frankish Spanish March or Marca Hispanica; and counties that later formed the Kingdom of Aragon and eventually the empire or Crown of Aragon. Here is a list of the comarcas (counties) in the autonomous community of Aragon in Spain. ... Main language areas in Iberia circa 250 BC. This is a list of the Pre-Roman people of the Iberian peninsula (the Roman Hispania - modern Andorra, Portugal and Spain). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Iberian Peninsula. ... By the second half of the ninth century, three political subdivisions (marches) existed in the eastern Pyrenees: Toulouse (green), Gothia (blue), and Hispania (pink). ... Coat of arms The Kingdom of Aragon at its greatest extent, c. ... Coat of arms of Aragon, 15th century The Crown of Aragon is a term used to refer to the permanent union of multiple titles and states in the hands of the King of Aragon. ...

Population

As of 2006, half of Aragon's population, 50.8%, live in the capital city of Zaragoza. Huesca is the only other city in the region with a population greater than 50,000. For other uses, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ... Huesca (Aragonese Uesca, Catalan Osca) is a city in Aragon, Spain. ...

The majority of Aragonese people, 71.8%, live in the province of Zaragoza; 17.1% in Huesca and 11.1% in Teruel.^[1]. The population density of the region is the second lowest in Spain: only 26,8 km²; after Castilla La Mancha. The most densely populated areas are around the valley of the river Ebro, particularly around Zaragoza and the Pyrenean foothills, while the areas with the fewest inhabitants tend to be those that are higher up in the Pyrenean mountains, and in the southern drier province of Teruеl. Capital Toledo Official language(s) Spanish Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 3rd  79,463 km²  15. ... For the Spanish truck maker of the same name, see Ebro trucks. ...

Only 4 cities have more than 20,000 inhabitants: Zaragoza 650,000; Huesca 50,000; Teruel 33,700 and Calatayud 20,000. 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Ğ: For the film, see: 1900 (film). ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the year. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... View of the mudéjar Cathedral of Teruel Teruel is a city in Aragon, Spain, the capital of Teruel Province. ... The tower of the Santa María church in mudéjar style. ...

Language

Language distribution in Aragon. Spanish is spoken in all of Aragon, and is the only official language.

In addition to Spanish, spoken by everyone in the region, the Aragonese language continues to be spoken in the mountainous northern counties of the Pyrenees, particularly in Ribagorza, Sobrarbe, Jacetania and Somontano and is enjoying a resurgence of popularity as a tool for regional identity. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (830x1162, 576 KB) Sumari Aragon languages English info from http://commons. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (830x1162, 576 KB) Sumari Aragon languages English info from http://commons. ... Aragonese redirects here. ... Pic de Bugatetin the Néouvielle Natural Reserve Central Pyrenees For the mountains in Victoria, Australia, see Pyrenees (Victoria). ... Ribagorza is one of the historical Aragonese counties of Spain, corresponding to the present-day counties of Sobrarbe and Pallars. ... Sobrarbe is one of the comarcas (counties) in the northern part of the province of Huesca, part of the autonomous community of Aragon in Spain. ... Somontano is a wine producing region with its own Denominación de Origen (DO), created in 1984, in the province of Huesca (Aragon), centred around the town of Barbastro. ...

Surrounded by strong regional identities outside of its borders, Aragon's border counties and villages have been influenced along the way by several languages: French and its regional Gascon dialect in the north, Basque to the west and Catalan in the east (in La Franja). Gascon (Gascon, ; French, ) is a dialect of the Occitan language. ... Basque (native name: euskara) is the language spoken by the Basque people who inhabit the Pyrenees in North-Central Spain and the adjoining region of South-Western France. ... Catalan IPA: (català IPA: or []) is a Romance language, the national language of Andorra, and a co-official language in the Spanish autonomous communities of Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Valencia, and in the city of LAlguer in the Italian island of Sardinia. ... Language distribution in Aragon Map of Catalan Countries with current political borders Franja de Ponent (IPA: ; Catalan for Western Strip), Francha de Lebán (Aragonese for Eastern Strip), Franja de Aragón, or simply La Franja, refers to four comarques in the east of the Autonomous Community of Aragon, which...

Geography

View from the Ordesa valley

With such a low population density large areas of Aragon remain wild and relatively untouched. It is a land of extreme natural contrasts, both in climate and geologically, from the green valleys and snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees to the dry plains and lonely hilly areas of the south.

Relief

A waterfall in the Aragonese Pyrenees

Aragon's Pyrenees include splendid and varied landscapes with soaring peaks, deep canyons, dense forests and spectacular waterfalls. Its rugged peaks include the Aneto (3,404 m), the highest in the range, the misty Monte Perdido (3,355 m), Perdiguero (3,221 m), Cotiella (2,912 m) and many others. The Maladeta Massif has the only glacier in the Pyrenees that can be observed. Pic de Bugatetin the Néouvielle Natural Reserve Central Pyrenees For the mountains in Victoria, Australia, see Pyrenees (Victoria). ... North face of Aneto. ... Monte Perdido (Mont Perdu in French, both meaning lost mountain) is the third highest mountain in the Pyrenees. ...

Ordesa National Park, near the border with France, boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe with its canyons, frozen lake caverns, numerous waterfalls and varied wildlife many species of which are endemic to the Pyrenees. The park is also one of the last sanctuaries of birds of prey in the range. Many beautiful mountain butterflies and flowers can be seen in the summer, while during winter the region is a paradise for skiers.

The principal valleys in the mountains include those of Hecho, Canfranc, Tena, Benasque and others. The green valleys hide pretty villages with nice Romanesque churches and typical Pyrenean houses with flowers on the balconies. The oldest Romanesque cathedral in Spain is located in the medieval town of Jaca in the very northern part of Huesca Province. Canfranc Estacion in autumn. ... Tena may refer to: Tena, capital of the Napo Province, Ecuador. ... Benasque Benasque (Benás, in the local dialect) is a town in the province of Huesca (Spain), located in the heart of the Pyrenees, 143 km north-east of Huesca. ... South transept of Tournai Cathedral, Belgium, 12th century. ... Jaca is also another name for the jackfruit. ...

In the Pyrenean foothills, or pre-Pyrenees, the Mallos de Riglos are a famous natural rock formation. Ancient castles nestle on lonely hills, the most famous being the magnificent Loarre Castle. Loarre Castle is a Romanesque fortress in Huesca province, Aragon, Spain. ...

Further south, the Ebro valley, irrigated by the river Ebro, is a rich and fertile agricultural area covered with vast fields of wheat, barley and other fruit and vegetable crops. Many beautiful and little-known settlements, castles and Roman ruins dot the landscape here. Some of the most notable towns here include Calatayud- Daroca, Sos del Rey Catolico, Caspe and others. Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. ... The tower of the Santa María church in mudéjar style. ... Daroca is a city and municipality in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, situated to the south of the city of Zaragoza. ... Caspe is a historic town and municipality in the province of province)|Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. ...

South of Zaragoza and the Ebro valley, the elevation rises again into the Sistema Iberico, a mountain range that separates the Ebro valley from the Meseta and plains of Castile-La Mancha. The highest mountain in this range is the Moncayo (2,313 m) and despite getting less snow than in the Pyrenees enjoys several respectable ski resorts. The Meseta is the universal currency of the Algol star system in the Phantasy Star series of videogames. ... Capital Toledo Official language(s) Spanish Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 3rd  79,463 km²  15. ...

Climate

Aragon's climate is determined by its elevation changes. Five Aragonese climate zones can be observed: very cold - in the Pyrenees mountains; a cold stop of the Pyrenean interior such as at Albarracín; temperate - in the Pyrenean and Iberian pre-mountainous areas; a subwarm area - in the central depression, and very warm in the depressions of the Martín-Ebro river, Sariñena and Matarraña. The Albarracin mountains can be found in spain. ...

In the middle of Aragon, which is only 200 metres (660 ft) above sea level, the annual average temperature is around 14-15ºC (57-59ºF). To the north and south of the Ebro valley, where the elevation rises to 500 metres (1,600 ft) above sea level, the temperature drops by two degrees. In the mountains, between 600 metres (2,000 ft) and 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) temperatures observed are between 11ºC and 12ºC (52-54ºF).

History

The gates of Daroca

Before Aragon came into being as a self-proclaimed kingdom, the northern counties of Jaca, Sobrarbe and Ribagorza were both independent marches and Frankish feudal fiefs. In a bid to stem Frankish and Moorish invasions a northern alliance of the counties of Aragon, Sobrarbe, Ribagorza, and the duchy of Castile united with the Kingdom of Pamplona (later Navarre). After King Sancho's death, the kingdom was divided between his sons. Ramiro I was initially named king of Aragon; later, after his brother Gonzalo's death, he was also named king of Sobrarbe and Ribagorza. The new kingdom of Aragon grew quickly, and incorporated Navarra. This kingdom conquered the city of Zaragoza in 1118. Split from the kingdom of Navarre, the kingdom of Aragon was re-established in 1035 and lasted as a separate kingdom until 1469 when Ferdinand the Catholic married Isabella of Castile, creating the Kingdom of Spain. Daroca is a city and municipality in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain, situated to the south of the city of Zaragoza. ... Jaca is also another name for the jackfruit. ... Sobrarbe is one of the comarcas (counties) in the northern part of the province of Huesca, part of the autonomous community of Aragon in Spain. ... Ribagorza is one of the historical Aragonese counties of Spain, corresponding to the present-day counties of Sobrarbe and Pallars. ... This article is about the Frankish people and society. ... Pamplona (Basque: Iruñea or Iruña) is the capital city of Navarre, Spain. ... Sancho III (c. ... This genealogy of Aragonese kings from a 16th century Spanish manuscript gives Ramiro I a prominent place. ... Navarra is the Spanish name for Navarre (Basque: Nafarroa), an ancient kingdom in the Pyrenees, and now a province and an autonomous community in Spain. ... For other uses, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ... Events Knights Templar founded Baldwin of Le Bourg succeeds his cousin Baldwin I as king of Jerusalem John II Comnenus succeeds Alexius I as Byzantine emperor Gelasius II succeeds Paschal II as pope Births November 28 - Manuel I Comnenus, Byzantine Emperor (died 1180) Andronicus I Comnenus, Byzantine Emperor (died 1185... The Kingdom of Navarre (Basque: Nafarroako Erresuma) was a European state which occupied lands on either side of the Pyrenees alongside the Atlantic Ocean. ... Events Harthacanute becomes king of Denmark. ... Events July 26 - Battle of Edgecote Moor October 17 - Prince Ferdinand of Aragon wed princess Isabella of Castile. ... Ferdinand II of Aragon (Fernando de Aragón in Spanish and Ferran dAragó in Catalan), nicknamed the Catholic (March 10, 1452 – June 23, 1516) was king of Aragon, Castile, Sicily, Naples and Navarre and Count of Barcelona. ... Isabella I of Castile (April 22, 1451 – November 26, 1504) was Queen regnant of Castile and Leon. ...

Loarre, one of the most important Romanesque castles in Europe

The dynastic union between Petronila, Queen of Aragon, and Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona, produced a son, Alfonso II of Aragon who inherited all their respective territories creating the Crown of Aragon which included all lands, titles and states previously until then outside of the Kingdom of Aragon. This Crown was effectively ended after the dynastic union with Castile (see below) but the title continued being used until 1714. The dynasty of the Kings of Aragon (called by some present-day historians "Kings of Aragon and Counts of Barcelona") ruled the present administrative region of Aragón, Catalonia, and later the Balearic Islands, Valencia, Sicily, Naples and Sardinia (see Aragonese Empire). Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 526 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 658 pixel, file size: 194 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Loarre Castle, by Cecilie Posthumus I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 526 pixelsFull resolution (1000 × 658 pixel, file size: 194 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Loarre Castle, by Cecilie Posthumus I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Petronila of Aragon (1135- October 17, 1174, Barcelona) was the daughter of King Ramiro II of Aragon and Agnes of Poitiers, a. ... Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona the Saint (c. ... Alfonso II of Aragon Template:House of Aragón Alfonso II (Aragon) or Alfons I (Provence and Barcelona) (1152 – 1196), called the Chaste or the Troubadour, was the King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona from 1162 until his death. ... Coat of arms of Aragon, 15th century The Crown of Aragon is a term used to refer to the permanent union of multiple titles and states in the hands of the King of Aragon. ... Coat of arms The Kingdom of Aragon at its greatest extent, c. ... This article is about the Spanish Autonomous Community. ... Capital Palma de Mallorca Official language(s) Spanish and Catalan Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 17th  4,992 km²  1. ... Capital Valencia Official language(s) Valencian and Spanish Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 8th  23,255 km²  4. ... Sicily ( in Italian and Sicilian) is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 25,708 km² (9,926 sq. ... Location of the city of Naples (red dot) within Italy. ... Sardinia (pronounced ; Italian: ; Sardinian: or ) is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily). ... History of Spain series Prehistoric Spain Roman Spain Muslim Conquest of Iberia Timeline of Muslim Occupation Medieval Spain Age of Reconquest Age of Expansion Age of Enlightenment Reaction and Revolution First Spanish Republic The Restoration Second Spanish Republic Spanish Civil War The Dictatorship Modern Spain Topics Economic History Military History...

In the Crown of Aragon, the king was the direct King of the Aragonese region but also held the title of King of Valencia, King of Mallorca (for a time), Count of Barcelona, Lord of Montpellier, and (temporarily) Duke of Athens and Neopatria. Each of these titles gave him sovereignty over a certain region, and these titles changed as he lost and won territories. Note: Titles are those for King of Aragon Kings of Aragon and Valencia, Counts of Barcelona, of the House of Barcelona 1213—1276 James I the Conqueror, conquered Valencia, Majorca and Ibiza, wrote the Libre dels feyts 1276—1285 Peter III (I of Valencia, II of Barcelona) the Great, conquered... The Kingdom of Majorca (also Kingdom of Mallorca) was created by James I of Aragon (Jaume I, The Conqueror) as a vassal kingdom of the Kingdom of Aragon. ... The now-extinct title of Count of Barcelona was, through much of its history, merged with that of King of Aragon; see also List of Aragonese Monarchs. ... Montpellier (Occitan Montpelhièr) is a city in the south of France. ... // Duchy of Athens A small crusader state which was established after the Sack of Constantinople (1204) by the Crusaders. ...

The unsuccessful French assault of Saragossa in 1808

During the War of the Spanish Succession the advancing army of German, British and Dutch troops defeated the Spanish Army in the battle of Saragossa in 1710. As a result of the battle Felipe V was forced to abandon Madrid and retreated to Valladolid. Combatants Habsburg Empire England (1701-6) Great Britain (1707-14)[1] Dutch Republic Kingdom of Portugal Crown of Aragon Duchy of Savoy [2] Kingdom of France Kingdom of Spain Electorate of Bavaria Hungarian Rebels [3] Commanders Eugene of Savoy Margrave of Baden Count Starhemberg Duke of Marlborough Marquis de Ruvigny... Combatants Spain Austria Britain United Provinces Cataluña Commanders Marquis de Bay Guido Starhemberg Lord Stanhope Strength 20,000 23,000 - 30,000 Casualties 7,000 - 10,000 dead or wounded 4,000 - 5,000 captured Unknown, probably 1,500 dead or wounded The Battle of Saragossa (Spanish: Zaragoza) took... King Philip V of Spain (December 19, 1683 – July 9, 1746) or Philippe of Anjou was king of Spain from 1700 to 1746, the first of the Bourbon dynasty in Spain. ... This article is about the Spanish capital. ... For the city in Mexico, see Valladolid, Yucatán. ...

During the Peninsular War the Aragonese capital was a site of two fierce sieges. During the siege in 1808 the Spanish under General Palafox defeated a superior French force. In 1809 during a particularly bloody siege the Spaniards were overwhelmed by superior enemy forces. In the course of the siege almost 30,000 of the garrison and citizens of Saragossa (from a total of 32,000) perished instead of surrendering the city. Two weeks after they breached the walls the French were forced to fight for separate houses, squares, churches, convents. For the 1862 American Civil War campaign, see Peninsula Campaign. ... Combatants France Spain Commanders Charles de Lefebvre José de Palafox y Melzi Strength 8,500 regular infantry 1,000 cavalry 12 guns 500 regulars 6,000 militia Casualties 3,000 dead or wounded Unknown The First Siege of Saragossa (Spanish: Zaragoza) was a bloody struggle in the Peninsular War. ... General Palafox, Duke of Saragossa For the 1936-1939 Spanish Civil War unit, see Palafox Battalion Don José de Palafox y Melzi, Duke of Saragossa (es: José Rebolledo de Palafox y Melci, duque de Zaragoza) (1776, Zaragoza – February 15, 1847, Madrid), the youngest son of an old Aragonese family, was... Combatants France Spain Commanders Jeannot de Moncey Édouard Mortier José de Palafox y Melzi Strength 35,500 regulars 33,000 regulars Casualties 10,000 dead 54,000 dead The Second Siege of Saragossa was the second of the two sieges of that city during the Peninsular War and is widly...

In the Spanish Civil War, Aragon saw the establishment of various anarchist communes. Not to be confused with the Spanish Civil War of 1820-1823. ...

Culture

Further to the south lies Teruel, famous for its Mudejar architecture, which can be easily spotted in its magnificent cathedral, churches and towers. Other notable towns to the south include Albarracin, Alcañiz, Valderrobres and many others. View of the mudéjar Cathedral of Teruel Teruel is a city in Aragon, Spain, the capital of Teruel Province. ... Alcañiz is a town and municipality in Spain with a population of 15,130 (INE 2005), an area of 472 km² and a density of 32,05, located in Teruel province, in the autonomous community of Aragon. ... Valderrobres (Catalan: Vall-de-roures, Aragonese: Baldecaxicos) is the major town of the comarca of Matarraña (Catalan: Matarranya) in the province of Teruel, Aragon (Spain). ...

Some medieval monuments of Teruel and Zaragoza are protected by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage Sites Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State... The Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon is a World Heritage Site in Spain. ...

The traditional dance is known as Jota (music) and is one of the faster and more beautiful dances of Spain. The jota is a dance known throughout Spain, most likely originating in Aragon. ...

Economy

Aragon is among the richest autonomous regions in Spain, with GDP per capita above the nation's average. The traditional agriculture-based economy from the mid 20th century has been greatly transformed in the past several decades and now service and industrial sectors are the backbone of the economy in the region.

The well-developed irrigation system around the Ebro has greatly supported the productive agriculture. The most important crops include wheat, barley, rye, fruit and grapes. Livestock-breeding is essential especially in the northern areas, where the lush meadows provide excellent conditions for sheep and cattle. The main livestock are cattle - 334,600; sheep - 2,862,100; pigs - 3,670,000; goats - 78,000 and poultry - 20,545,000^[3]. Species T. aestivum T. boeoticum T. dicoccoides T. dicoccon T. durum T. monococcum T. spelta T. sphaerococcum T. timopheevii References:   ITIS 42236 2002-09-22 Wheat Wheat For the indie rock group, see Wheat (band). ... For other uses, see Barley (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Secale cereale M.Bieb. ... This article is about the fruits of the genus Vitis. ... For general information about the genus, including other species of cattle, see Bos. ... Species See text. ... For other uses, see Pig (disambiguation). ... This article is about the domestic species. ... Ducks amongst other poultry The Poultry-dealer, after Cesare Vecellio Poultry is the category of domesticated birds kept for meat, eggs, and feathers. ...

The chief industrial centre is the capital Zaragoza, where the largest factories are located. The largest plant is the Opel automotive plant with 8,730 employees and production of 200,000 per year. It supports many related industries in the area. Other large plants in the city include factories for trains and household appliances. Mining of iron ore and coal is developed to the south, near Ojos Negros. Electricity production is concentrated to the north where numerous hydro power plants are located along the Pyrenean rivers and in the 1,150 MW Teruel Power Plant. There is an aluminium refinery in the town of Sabiñánigo. The main centres of electronics industry are Zaragoza, Huesca and Benabarre. Chemical industry is developed in Zaragoza, Sabiñánigo, Teruel, Ojos Negros, Fraga, Benabarre and others. This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... General Name, symbol, number iron, Fe, 26 Chemical series transition metals Group, period, block 8, 4, d Appearance lustrous metallic with a grayish tinge Standard atomic weight 55. ... Coal Example chemical structure of coal Coal is a fossil fuel formed in ecosystems where plant remains were saved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation. ... Teruel Power Plant is a large coal fired power plant at Tereul, Spain. ... Huesca (Aragonese Uesca, Catalan Osca) is a city in Aragon, Spain. ... Benabarre (Catalan Benavarri) is a town of the comarca of Baja Ribagorza (Catalan Baixa Ribagorça) in the province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain. ... This article is about the Spanish town. ...

The transport infrastructure has been greatly improved. There are more than 1,000 km of motorways which run from Zaragoza to Madrid, Teruel, Basque country, Huesca and Barcelona. The condition of the other roads is also good. As of 2005 there are 520,000 cars in Aragon^[4]. Through the territory of the province runs the new high-speed railway between Madrid and Barcelona with siding from Zaragoza to Huesca, which is going to be continued to the French border. There is an International Airport at Zaragoza, as well as several smaller airports at Huesca, Caude, Santa Cilia de Jaca and Villanueva de Gállego. Motorway symbol in UK, Australia, Spain, France and Ireland. ... This article is about the Spanish capital. ... Location Coordinates : Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Barcelona (Catalan) Spanish name Barcelona Nickname Ciutat Comtal (City of Counts) Postal code 08001–08080 Area code 34 (Spain) + 93 (Barcelona) Website http://www. ...

Government and Politics

As an autonomous community of Spain, Aragon has an elected regional parliament or cortes, which sits at the Aljafería, a Moorish palace in the capital Zaragoza.

List of Chancellors

The Aljafería palace

Nuestra Señora Del Pilar and the Ebro in Zaragoza

View of Alquézar with its castle

It is not known if the names are correct, however many of the dates cannot be correct, as Aragon merged with Castile in 1479 when Isabella married Ferdinand. After that date the two countries were one called Spain. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1152x707, 1024 KB) El Pilar, Stone Bridge and Ebro river in Saragossa, Spain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1152x707, 1024 KB) El Pilar, Stone Bridge and Ebro river in Saragossa, Spain. ... For the Spanish truck maker of the same name, see Ebro trucks. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 213 KB) Sumario Alquézar Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Alquézar Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 213 KB) Sumario Alquézar Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Alquézar Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ... View of Alquézar with colegiate church on the top Alquézar is a municipality in the province of Huesca, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. ...

• Alfons de la Cavalleria 1494-1508
• Tomás de Malferit 1508
• Antoni Agustí de Sicart 1508-1523
• Frederic Honorat de Gualbes de Vallseca (for the Principality of Catalonia) 1523-1529
• Jeronimo de Rage (for Aragón Kingdom) 1523-1529
• Eiximèn Perez de Figuerola (for Valencia Kingdom) 1523-1529
• Joan Sunyer 1529-1533
• Enrique Bierling 1533-1546
• Jeroni Descoll de Oliva 1546-1554
• Pere de Clariana de Seva 1554-1562
• Bernardo de Bolea y Portugal 1562-1585
• Simó Friigola 1585-1598
• Dídac Civarrubias Sanç 1598-1607
• Diego Clavera 1608-1612
• Andreu Roig 1612-1622
• President Garci Peréz de Araciel 1623-1624
• President Juan Manuel de Mendoza Luna Manrique, marquis of Montesclaros 1628
• President Enrique Pimentel, bishop of Cuenca 1628-1632
• President Francisco Fernández de la Cueva, Duke of Dürbheim 1632-1637
• President Gaspar de Borja y de Velasco 1637-1645
• Maties Bayetola Cabanilles 1646-1652
• Cristòfor Crespí de Vallclaura Brizuela 1652-1671
• [elcior de Navarra Rocafull 1671-1677
• President Pasqual d'Aragó Folc de Cardona 1677
• President Pere Antoni d'Aragó Folc de Cardona i Córdoba 1677-1690
• Melcior de Navarra Rocafull 1690-1691 (second time)
• President Gaspar Jan Girón y Sandovaly Weidner, duke of Spaichingen Osuna 1692-1694
• President Ferran de Montcada-Aragó i de Montcada 1695-1698
• President Rodrigo Manuel Manrique de Lara y de Tabora 1698-1702
• President Iñigo de la Cruz Manrique de Lara y Ramiréz de Arellano, count of Aguilar and Frigiliana 1702-1707

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Cuisine

With its lush pyrenean pastures, lamb, beef and dairy by-products are, not surprisingly, predominant in Aragonese cuisine. Also of note is its ham from Teruel; olive oil from Empeltre and Arbequina; longaniza from Graus; rainbow trout and salmon, boar, truffles and wild mushrooms from the upper river valleys of the Jacetania, Gallego, Sobrarbe and Ribagorza regions; and wines from Cariñena, Somontano, Calatayud and Campo de Borja; and fruit, especially peaches, from its fertile lower valleys. The region also features a unique local haggis, known as chireta, and several interesting seafood dishes, including various crab pastes, which developed from an old superstition that crabs help prevent illness. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Species Tuber melanosporum Tuber brumale Tuber aestivum Tuber uncinatum Tuber mesentericum Tuber magnatum Truffle describes a group of edible mycorrhizal (symbiotic relationship between fungus and plant) fungi (genus Tuber, class Ascomycetes, division Ascomycota). ... Somontano is a wine producing region with its own Denominación de Origen (DO), created in 1984, in the province of Huesca (Aragon), centred around the town of Barbastro. ... Chireta is an Aragonese type of haggis. ...

Notable or famous people from Aragon

• Francisco Garcés, (1738-1781), born in Aragon, was a missionary priest to North America who founded two pueblo missions.^[5]
• Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Nobel Prize for his research on the human brain and nervous system.
• Elizabeth of Aragon (Queen Saint Elisabeth), (1271-4 - 1336), was queen consort of Portugal and a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Francisco de Goya, eighteenth-century painter.
• Miguel Servet, burnt at the stake during the sixteenth century for numerous charges of heresy by both Catholics and Protestants.
• St. Jose Maria Escriva, Spanish Catholic priest, founder of Opus Dei.
• Pablo Gargallo, sculptor and painter.
• Luis Buñuel, film maker

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See also

• Aragonese cuisine
• Aragonese people
• Aragonite
• Auberge d'Aragon
• Catherine of Aragon, 1st queen of Henry VIII of England
• Crown of Aragon
• Music of Aragon
• Nationalities in Spain
• River Aragón

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