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James II of Majorca

1243–1311 · 13th century

James II of Majorca was the younger son of James I of Aragon, who left him Majorca, Roussillon, Cerdanya and Montpellier in 1276. His separate kingdom was squeezed by his brother Peter III of Aragon, who forced him to become a vassal. He built the Palace of the Kings of Majorca at Perpignan and Bellver Castle at Palma.

James II of Majorca
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Kingdom of Majorca

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