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Oath of Santa Gadea. Alfonso VI and El Cid
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Oath of Santa Gadea. Alfonso VI and El Cid
Alfonso VI (1040-1109), the Brave. King of Leon, Castile and Galicia. Oath of Santa Gadea, 1072. Alfonso VI and El Cid. Engraving in History of Spain, 19th century. Colored
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1072 11th Alfonso Alphonso Brave Burgos Castile Friar Galicia Leon
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This engraving, titled "Oath of Santa Gadea," depicts a pivotal moment in the rich history of Spain during the 11th century. The scene unfolds in the city of Burgos, where King Alfonso VI of Leon, Castile, and Galicia (1040-1109), also known as Alfonso the Brave, stands in the foreground. He is surrounded by his noblemen and a Friar, while Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, or El Cid, is shown on horseback, taking the oath of loyalty to the monarch. The event took place in 1072, marking a significant turning point in the Reconquista, the centuries-long Christian campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. El Cid, a legendary military leader, had recently conquered the city of Valencia and brought its treasures to Alfonso VI. In return, the king granted El Cid the title of Count of Burgos and promised to recognize him as the ruler of the lands he had conquered. The Oath of Santa Gadea symbolized the alliance between the monarch and the powerful warrior, which would strengthen their united efforts in the ongoing struggle against the Moors. This evocative image, taken from the 19th-century publication "History of Spain," beautifully captures the essence of this historical moment. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the engraving transport us back to a time when the fate of a kingdom hung in the balance, and the bonds of loyalty and trust between a king and his most trusted warrior were forged in the halls of power.
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