Kingdom of Galicia: Map & History
The Kingdom of Galicia was a political entity located in southwestern Europe, which, at its territorial zenith, occupied the entire northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
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The Kingdom of Galicia was a political entity located in southwestern Europe, which, at its territorial zenith, occupied the entire northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. In the early 10th century, the Kingdom of Galicia was formed following the division of the Kingdom of Asturias after the death of Alfonso III in 910. His sons split the kingdom, with Ordoño II inheriting Galicia. While Galicia became a distinct political entity, it remained closely tied to the Leonese and Asturian realms through dynastic connections. Later, Ordoño II integrated Galicia into the Kingdom of León when he inherited the latter. Though the Kingdom of Galicia had moments of semi-independence, it was typically seen as part of the Kingdom of León. Santiago de Compostela became the capital of Galicia in the 11th century, while the independence of Portugal (1128) determined its southern boundary. The accession of Castilian King Ferdinand III to the Leonese kingdom in 1230 brought Galicia under the control of the Crown of Castile.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Galicia
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Galicia covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Galicia's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Galicia in Depth
Culture
Due to myths surrounding Galicia's history (especially during the era of the kingdom), the Kingdom has been referred to as "Terra Meiga" (land of the witches) or "Reino Meiga" (kingdom of the witches).
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Kingdom of Galicia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Kingdom of Galicia: Key Facts
| Capitals | Santiago de Compostela, Braga, Tui, Oviedo |
|---|---|
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 410 CE |
| Dissolved | 1833 |
Preceded by
- Gallaecia
Succeeded by
- Region of Galicia
- General Captaincy of Galicia
Facts from Wikidata Q303421 (CC0).
Kingdom of Galicia Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 90,286 km² in 1068 CE.
Kingdom of Galicia: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Galicia exist?
The Kingdom of Galicia is dated to 911 CE – 1125 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia?
The capital of the Kingdom of Galicia was Santiago de Compostela1.
How large was the Kingdom of Galicia at its peak?
At its peak in 1068 AD the Kingdom of Galicia covered about 90,286 km².
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