Ramiro I of Asturias: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ramiro I (c. 790 – 1 February 850) was king of Asturias from 842 until his death in 850. Son of King Bermudo I, he became king following a succession struggle after his predecessor, Alfonso II, died without children. During his turbulent reign, he fended off attacks from both Vikings and the forces of al-Andalus. Architecturally, his recreational palace Santa María del Naranco and other buildings used the ramirense style that prefigured Romanesque architecture. He was a contemporary of Abd ar-Rahman II, Umayyad Emir of Córdoba.
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- Full name: Ramiro I of Asturias
- Born: 0791-01-01
- Nationality: Kingdom of Asturias
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q168363
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Who is Ramiro I of Asturias?
Ramiro I (c. 790 – 1 February 850) was king of Asturias from 842 until his death in 850.
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Ramiro I of Asturias is Kingdom of Asturias.
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Ramiro I of Asturias was born on 0791-01-01.
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