County of Aragon: Map & History
The County of Aragon or County of Jaca was a small Frankish marcher county in the central Pyrenean valley of the Aragon river, comprising Ansó, Echo, and Canfranc and centered on the small town of Jaca, an area now part of Spain.
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The County of Aragon or County of Jaca was a small Frankish marcher county in the central Pyrenean valley of the Aragon river, comprising Ansó, Echo, and Canfranc and centered on the small town of Jaca, an area now part of Spain. It was created by the Carolingians late in the 8th or early in the 9th century, but soon fell into the orbit of the Kingdom of Navarre, into which it was absorbed in 922. It would later form the core of the 11th century Kingdom of Aragon.
County of Aragon: Key Facts
| Capital | Jaca |
|---|---|
| Founded | 802 CE |
| Dissolved | 1035 |
Preceded by
- Spanish march
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q1235737 (CC0).
County of Aragon Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which County of Aragon appears, with the other states of the time.
County of Aragon Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 3,585 km² in 916 CE.
County of Aragon: Frequently Asked Questions
When did County of Aragon exist?
County of Aragon is dated to 830 CE – 921 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of County of Aragon?
The capital of County of Aragon was Jaca.
How large was County of Aragon at its peak?
At its peak in 916 AD County of Aragon covered about 3,585 km².
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