Kingdom of Majorca: Map & History
The Kingdom of Majorca was an insular realm off the east coast of modern day Spain, which included the islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
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The Kingdom of Majorca was an insular realm off the east coast of modern day Spain, which included the islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The islands were conquered from the Almohad Caliphate by James I of Aragon, and were integrated in the Crown of Aragon. The king became known as James the Conqueror due to the Conquest of Majorca.
Kingdom of Majorca in Depth
History
The legacy of James I included the creation of a strategic Mediterranean enclave, including territories between two large kingdoms, the Capetians of France and the Crown of Aragon, which were in constant conflict at the time. Conscious of the fragility of the Kingdom of Majorca, James I undertook the conquest of Cerdanya to unify the new kingdom. He also entered into negotiations to arrange the marriage of his son James to Beatrice of Savoy, daughter of Amadeus IV, Count of Savoy. Neither plan was successful.
The King of Majorca, James II initially tried to remain independent of the Aragonese crown. The weakness of the Majorcan state, lacking any parliament or other unifying institutions, however, brought it close to collapse.
Geography
The kingdom included the Balearic Islands: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The king was also lord of the mainland counties of Roussillon and Cerdanya, and the territories James I kept in Occitania: the signory of Montpellier, the viscountcy of Carlat in Auvergne, and the barony of Aumelas, contiguous with Montpellier.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Majorca (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Majorca: Key Facts
| Capitals | Palma, Perpignan |
|---|---|
| Official language | Old Catalan |
| Religion | Catholic Church |
| Form of government | monarchy, constitutional monarchy |
| Founded | 1229 |
| Dissolved | 11 July 1715 |
Preceded by
- Taifa of Majorca
Succeeded by
- Captaincy General of Mallorca
Facts from Wikidata Q836676 (CC0).
Kingdom of Majorca Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Majorca appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Majorca Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 13,502 km² in 1338 CE.
Kingdom of Majorca: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Majorca exist?
The Kingdom of Majorca is dated to 1279 CE – 1343 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca?
The capital of the Kingdom of Majorca was Palma and Perpignan.
How large was the Kingdom of Majorca at its peak?
At its peak in 1338 AD the Kingdom of Majorca covered about 13,502 km².
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