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Ramon Berenguer I the Old (1023-1076) and his wife, Almodis
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Ramon Berenguer I the Old (1023-1076) and his wife, Almodis
Ramon Berenguer I the Old (1023-1076), Count of Barcelona, and his wife, Almodis de la Marche. Manuscript Book of Franchises and Privileges of the Kingdom of Mallorca, (1334). Archive of the Kingdom of Mallorca. Balearic Islands
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11th Barcelona Berenguer Catalan Catalonia Count Counts Manuscript Marca Marche Married Ramon
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This evocative image from the 14th century "Book of Franchises and Privileges of the Kingdom of Mallorca" depicts Ramon Berenguer I the Old (1023-1076), Count of Barcelona, and his wife, Almodis de la Marche (d. 1098). The couple is shown in a domestic setting, seated at a table, surrounded by the symbols of power and authority. Ramon, dressed in the regal attire of the Catalan counts, holds a scepter in his right hand, while Almodis, dressed in the traditional clothing of the Marchionesses of La Marche, holds a scroll in her left hand. The couple's close relationship is emphasized by their intertwined fingers and the tender gaze they exchange. Ramon Berenguer I was a key figure in the history of Catalonia and the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. He played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. Almodis, the daughter of William VII, Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine, was a powerful and influential woman in her own right. Their marriage, which took place around 1046, was a strategic alliance that strengthened the political position of both families. The manuscript in which this image is found is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the political and social structures of the Kingdom of Mallorca during the medieval period. The image of Ramon and Almodis serves as a reminder of the complex web of alliances and power dynamics that shaped the history of Catalonia and the Iberian Peninsula during this time. The intricately detailed illustrations and the elegant script of the manuscript are a testament to the artistic and literary achievements of the Catalan culture during the Middle Ages.
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