Building kingship on words. <i>Magni reges</i> and <i>sanctus rex</i> in the Asturleonese kingdom
Amancio Isla
This paper discusses the historiographical work of Sampiro, a member circle kings Leon around year 1000. His chronicle emerges from cultural and political atmosphere renovation old Visigothic kingdom, deals with Asturleonese history tenth century. Sampiro’s idea kingship is compared different perspectives on during late Astur era. Our study defines changes to concept that took place period. In doing so, we refer Sampirus’ sources audience. The considers royal titles epithets, both in chronicles documents. One major difficulties as well raison d’être reign Bermudo II (d. 999), king who endured violent rebellions continuous attacks Andalusian Caliphate. treatment innovative: he considered saint, not only general Davidical terms, but by stressing his life passio: was tormented those revolted against him. this comparison, King martyr rebellious aristocracy new Judas.
Journal of Medieval History