The Navarrese chose as their king García Ramírez, lord of Monzón, while the Aragonese chose Alfonso's younger brother, Ramiro II. During his short reign (1134--37), Fortún was Ramiro's closest and most influential counsellor.
The Navarrese chose as their king García Ramírez, lord of Monzón, while the Aragonese chose Alfonso's younger brother, Ramiro II. Part of the old kingdom of Navarre was including Nájera was seized by Alfonso VII of Castile. During Ramiro's short reign (1134--37), Fortún was his closest and most influential counsellor.