Europe & colonial empiresEurope
Crown of Aragon
The Crown of Aragon was a composite monarchy formed by the dynastic union of the Kingdom of Aragon and the County of Barcelona. It built a Mediterranean empire including the Balearics, Sicily, Sardinia and Naples. The marriage of Ferdinand II and Isabella I joined it with Castile, and the Nueva Planta decrees abolished its separate institutions in 1707–1716.
Key facts
| Dates | 1137 – c. 1707 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | composite monarchy |
| Capitals | Zaragoza, Barcelona |
| Founder | Ramon Berenguer IV and Petronilla |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.