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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of García I King Leon 871-914

Paternal Family Tree: Astur Leonese

Around 871 García I King Leon was born to Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias (age 23) and Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias.

On 20th December 910 [his father] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias (age 62) died. His son García (age 39) succeeded I King Leon. His son [his brother] Fruela (age 35) succeeded II King Asturias. His son [his brother] Ordoño (age 37) succeeded II King Galicia.

On 19th January 914 García I King Leon (age 43) died. His brother [his brother] Ordoño (age 41) succeeded II King Leon.

[his father] Alfonso "Great" III King Asturias and [his mother] Jimena Pamplona Queen Consort Asturias were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Asturias. He the son of [his grandfather] Ordoño I King Asturias and [his grandmother] Muniadona Unknown Queen Consort Asturias.

Ancestors of García I King Leon 871-914

García I King Leon