end of Franco's dictatorship, this view became more generalized. The autonomous community of Castile and León made 23 April the official holiday of Castile and León Day in 1986, although it had been popularly celebrated since 1976. It is celebrated yearly at Villalar, which has since the Second Spanish Republic renamed itself Villalar de los Comuneros, honouring the Castilian rebels. Notes References Battles involving Spain 1521 in Europe Conflicts in 1521 Battles of the Early Modern period 16th century in Spain 1521 in Spain History of the province of Valladolid