Pelagius ( Spanish : Pelayo ; c. 685 – 737) was a Hispano-Visigoth nobleman who founded the Kingdom of Asturias in 718. Pelagius is credited with initiating the Reconquista , the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors , and establishing the Asturian monarchy, making him the forefather of all the future Iberian monarchies, including the Kings of Castile , the Kings of León , and the Kings of Portugal .
17-619: Peláez (meaning "son of Pelayo ") is a surname of Spanish origin. It is first found in Asturias , where the Visigothic court took refuge from the Muslim occupation of Spain . It may refer to: Aída Peláez de Villa Urrutia (1895–1923), Cuban writer, journalist and feminist activist (pen name Eugenio) Alex Pelaez (born 1976), former Major League Baseball player Amelia Peláez (1896–1968), Cuban painter of
34-552: Is identified with Gijón, it may be inferred that the Arabs had established their rule in the Asturias and that Pelagius was not the leader of a local resistance to Arab conquest. Pelagius may have come to terms with the Arab elite whereby he was permitted to govern locally in the manner of the previous Visigoths, as is known to have occurred between Arab rulers and Visigothic noblemen elsewhere, as in
51-620: The Chronica Albeldensia dates it in the 740s. After his election as princeps (prince, principal leader) of the Asturians by the local magnates in the Visigothic manner, Pelagius made his capital at Cangas de Onís . The Chronica Rotensis says about this election: And he [Pelagius], going to his mountainous lands, gathered all those who were going to council and ascended a big mountain named Asseuua. He spread his orders between all
68-914: The 12th century José Manuel Peláez (born 1988), Peruvian actor Josefa Vicenta Giambastiani de Peláez (1891–1974), Argentine geologist Manuel Peláez (1885–1959), Mexican military officer in the Mexican Revolution of 1910–1920 María Peláez (born 1977), Spanish butterfly swimmer Munio Peláez (1105–1142), Galician magnate of the 12th century Paula Peláez , Chilean Scout Pedro Peláez (1812–1863), Filipino Catholic priest and advocate of secularization Rachel Peláez (born 1993), Cuban footballer Ricardo Peláez (born 1963), Mexican footballer Vicky Peláez (born 1956), Peruvian journalist and columnist Wilfredo Peláez (1930–2019), Uruguayan basketball player Augusto Peláez (born 1990), Ecuador businessman and politician References [ edit ] ^ Mike Campbell. "Behind
85-452: The Astures, who gathered in council and elected Pelagius as their princeps . His kingdom, firstly centred on the eastern Asturias, soon grew. He married his daughter Ermesinda to the future king Alfonso I , son of Pelagius's eastern neighbour, Duke Peter of Cantabria . Pelagius reigned for eighteen or nineteen years until his death in 737, when he was succeeded by his son Fafila . He
102-594: The Avant-garde generation Antonio Peláez (1921–1994), Mexican painter of Spanish origin Catalina Peláez (born 1991), Colombian squash player Daniel Peláez Balbuena (born 1985), Peruvian footballer Daniel Peláez Bellido (born 1986), Spanish footballer Emmanuel Pelaez (1915–2003), politician and vice-president of the Philippines Gonzalo Peláez (died 1138), military ruler of Asturias in
119-621: The Catholic"), of the later royalty of Asturias. The chief sources for Pelagius's life and career are two Latin chronicles written in the late ninth century in the kingdom he founded. The first is the Chronica Albeldensia , written at Albelda towards 881, and preserved in the Codex Vigilanus , with a continuation to 976. The latter is the Chronicle of Alfonso III , which was revised in
136-516: The Name: Meaning, origin and history of the surname Peláez" . surnames.behindthename.com . Retrieved 2017-09-06 . ^ "Pelaez Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms" . houseofnames.com . Retrieved 2017-09-06 . [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname Peláez . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding
153-598: The Spanish Navy from 1888 to 1925 Ermita de San Pelayo y San Isidoro , a Romanesque hermitage that formerly was in Ávila, and whose ruins are now located in Madrid Pelayo , a synonym for the genus of South American spiders Josa See also [ edit ] Pelayo Rodríguez (disambiguation) Pelagio (disambiguation) Pelagius (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
170-529: The case of Theudimer , although most historians consider this unlikely. At some point Pelagius is said to have rebelled, but for what reasons is unknown; such rebellions by local authorities against their superiors formed a common theme in Visigothic Spain. A Muslim army was sent against him under the command of Alkama and the Christian bishop of Seville , Oppa . That Alkama was the general and that there
187-619: The 💕 (Redirected from Pelayo (disambiguation) ) Pelayo is the Spanish form of the Latin name Pelagius. It may refer to: Pelagius of Asturias , founder of the Kingdom of Asturias and beginner of the Reconquista Pelagius of Córdoba , tenth-century Christian martyr Pelagius of Oviedo , bishop and chronicler Spanish battleship Pelayo , a battleship that served in
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#1733084923891204-632: The opinion of Roger Collins , this is a late tradition and the account of the Albeldense , which locates Pelagius's origins in the north of the peninsula, is more credible. Both chronicles agree, however, that he was a Visigoth who was exiled from Toledo by Wittiza. According to the later tradition, Munuza , the Berber governor of Iegione (either Gijón or León ), became attracted to Pelagius's sister and sent word to Tariq ibn Ziyad , who ordered him to capture Pelagius and send him to Córdoba. If Munuza's seat
221-419: The person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peláez&oldid=1258217698 " Categories : Surnames Patronymic surnames Spanish-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles Pelayo (disambiguation) From Misplaced Pages,
238-458: The title Pelayo . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pelayo&oldid=1065063600 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Pelagius of Asturias Pelagius
255-460: Was a Visigoth nobleman, the son of Fafila. The Chronica Albeldense says that this Fafila was a dux of Gallaecia , who was killed by Wittiza . The Chronicle of Alfonso III identifies Pelagius as a grandson of Chindasuinth and says that his father was blinded in Córdoba , at the instigation of Wittiza. Wittiza is also said to have exiled Pelagius from Toledo upon assuming the crown in 702. In
272-488: Was a bishop of Seville named Oppa among his ranks is generally accepted. A battle was fought near Covadonga ( in monte Auseva or in monte Libana ) in which Alkama was killed and Oppa captured. Moorish chronicles of the event describe Pelagius and his small force as "thirty wild donkeys", as reported by al-Maqqari in the 17th century. The battle is usually dated to 718 or 719, between the governorships of al-Hurr and as-Sham , though some have dated it as late as 722 and
289-484: Was buried in the church of Santa Eulalia de Abamia , located in the surroundings of the village of Corao, near Cangas de Onís. His remains were transferred by King Alfonso X of Castile to the Holy Cave of Covadonga , as were those of his wife Gaudiosa and his sister. He left, in addition to his son and successor Fafila, a daughter, Ermesinda, who was to become progenitress , along with King Alfonso I of Asturias ("Alfonso
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