Crown of Aragon

The Crown of Aragon was a territorial division of Spain. The territory is made up of the regions and provinces of the historic region of the same name. The territory is under the reign of the King of Spain.

History

Following the Nueva Planta decrees in 1707-1716, the Crowns of Castile and Aragon were abolished and unified into a single union of Spain by Phillip V. However, following the Coup of 1848 against the absolutist reign of Carlos V, the region was once again established. This was done after the demands of the liberal generals of Spain, as well as the territories of the Basque and Catalan regions demanded the autonomy they were promised after supporting the Carlist uprisings. As a result, the historical Crown of Castile, Crown of Aragon, and Kingdom of Navarre were reestablished.

Disbandment

Upon the overthrow of King Jaime II and the conclusion of the Spanish Civil War, the Crown of Aragon was dissolved and encorporated into the People's Republic of Aragon.

DISBANDED/DISSOLVED

1848 - 1923

Alternative Names

Aragon

Government System

Monarchy, Constitutional

Legislative Body

The Crown of Aragon fell under Catalan nobility, with a legislative body consisting of Catalan nobles and clergy.

Executive Body

Each given a Viceroy to represent the king of a united Spain. However, much of the economic centralization were retained in order for the federal Spanish government to function.

Parent Organization

Kingdom of Spain