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Chronicle of Albelda

c. 881–883 · 9th century · Also known as Albeldensian Chronicle

The Chronicle of Albelda is a Latin chronicle compiled at the court of Alfonso III of Asturias around 881–883, named after the monastery of Albelda in La Rioja, where a copy was made. It combines a description of Spain with lists of Roman, Visigothic and Asturian kings and a short history of Asturias. With the Chronicle of Alfonso III it presents the Asturian kings as heirs of the Visigoths destined to restore Christian rule over Spain.

Chronicle of Albelda
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Chronicle of Albelda. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/chronicle-of-albelda
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“Chronicle of Albelda.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/chronicle-of-albelda. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Chronicle of Albelda.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/chronicle-of-albelda.
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