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Rodrigo (or Ruy) Díaz de Vivar ( Vivar ( Burgos) c. 1044– Valencia, 10 July 1099), known as El Cid Campeador, was a Castilian nobleman, military leader and gifted diplomat, who after being exiled, conquered and governed the city of Valencia. Rodrigo Díaz was educated in the royal court of Castile and became the alférez, or chief general, of Alfonso VI, and his most valuable asset in the fight against the Moors. The nickname "El Cid" comes from the Spanish article "El", which means "The" and the dialectal Arab word ??? "sïdi" or sayyid, which means "Lord". So "El Cid" could be translated as "The Lord". The title "Campeador" is a vulgar Latin word that could be translated as "master of military arts". The exact date of El Cid's birth is unknown, however, most historians believe that El Cid was born in the year of 1040, in Vivar also known as Bivar, a small town about six miles north of Burgos, the capital of Castile. Historical records show that El Cid's father was Diego Laínez, who was part of the minor nobility (infanzones) of Castile. Diego Laínez was a courtier, bureaucrat, and cavalryman who had fought in several battles. Despite the fact that El Cid's mother's family was aristocratic, in later years the peasants would consider him one of their own. However, his relatives were not major court officials; documents show that El Cid's paternal grandfather, Lain Calvo, only confirmed five documents of Ferdinand I's, his maternal grandfather, Rodrigo Alvarez, certified only two of Sancho II's, and the Cid's own father confirmed only one. This seems to indicate that El Cid's family was not composed of major court officials. El Cid was educated in the Castilian royal court, serving the prince and future king Sancho II, the son of King Ferdinand I (the Great). When Ferdinand died in 1065, Sancho continued to enlarge his territory, conquering both Christian and the Moorish cities of Zamora and Badajoz.
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1. Medieval Times
September 03, 2007
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament has gained great popularity as a chain of dinner theaters which stage tournaments in the style of the chivalric contests of the High Middle Ages. The headquarter of this private company is in Buena Park (http://www.ticketnest.com/venues/Medieval-Times---Buena-Park/index.php ), California.
Originally, The Medieval Times was opened as El Castillo del Cid in 1984 in Kissimmee, Florida. Since medieal start, it has opened eight additional locations primarily in suburban areas of North America. These areas include California, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Il... (read more)
Author: Heidi Grumm
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2. Taking a Golf Vacation in Alicante Spain
June 24, 2007
Alicante is the capital of the Costa Blanca, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. If you are looking to play golf, Alicante obliges with a number of excellent golf courses like the Alicante Golf Club, close to the famous San Juan beach, Bonalba in Mutxamel; Alenda in Monforte del Cid; El Saler Golf Club, Bosque Golf and Country Club in Chiva; Mediterraneo in Borriol; and the Escorpion in Betera. Alicante has the perfect weather for golf, as well as a host of other activities to indulge in when you need a break.
Attractions in Alicante – Alicante is known mainly f... (read more)
Author: Seb Jay
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3. Decorating With Replica Medieval Swords and Armor
May 24, 2007
Decorating With Replica Medieval Swords and Armor So you have a 3 room bungalow or perhaps a 200 acre estate with a 42 room mansion on a Scottish Loch. It's time to decorate and you want something different as a theme. How about choosing to decorate with medieval armor replicas to give a new face lift to the interior of your castle. Medieval suits of armor are the ultimate decorative accessory. But let's say that you do not have th... (read more)
Author: Art Allen
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4. Valencia Spain - Land of Orange Groves
June 19, 2005
Capital of the Comunidad Valenciana this vibrant city is
famous for being the place where El Cid (Spain´s national
hero) fought against the Moors.
Situated close to the Mediterranean Sea, it possesses two
urban beaches still within the township plus several beaches
just a bus ride away such as Cullera, Gandía and Oliva.
Valencia also has a good, modern shopping center, a
pulsating nightlife and plenty to interest the children ...
Gulliver Park Playground, Botanical Gardens, Zoo and
l´Oceanogràfic that wonderful aquarium and the biggest
in Europe.
The most important fie... (read more)
Author: Linda Plummer
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