Chronica Adefonsis Imperatoris

Chronica Adefonsis Imperatoris

The "Chronica Adefonsi Imperatoris", meaning "Chronicle of Alfonso the Emperor", was a chronicle of the reign of Alfonso VII of León, Emperor of Spain, lasting from 1126 to 1157. The author is anonymous, but he covers far more than just the imperial court.

The "Chronica" is not hagiographical of the emperor, but is supportive of his imperial policies and takes the concept of an "imperium Hispaniae" most seriously. The interrelations of the various peninsular kingdoms are laboured extensively, as are Alfonso's pretensions. The "Chronica" provides the best source of information on twelfth-century Castile-León.


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  • Alfonso VII of León — Infobox Monarch name = Alfonso VII of Castile title = Emperor of all the Spains reign = 1135 21 August 1157 coronation = 1135 in the Cathedral of León predecessor = Vacant title last held by Alfonso I successor = None royal house = Burgundy… …   Wikipedia

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