Rodrigo de Esparza

Rodrigo de Esparza (13?-1423) was a Basque nobleman, Mosén and Chamberlain of King Charles III of Navarre.[1]

Rodrigo de Esparza
Chamberlain
Coat of Arms of Esparza
Born14th century
Kingdom of Navarre
Died15th century
Kingdom of Navarre

Biography

Born in Navarra. Mosén Rodrigo de Esparza was benefited by the King, who awarded him the annual revenues of the cities of Cintruénigo and Arguedas.[2] He also was granted the right of patronage on the churches of Ezcároz, Esparza, Sarriés and Ibilcieta (Merindad de Sangüesa).[3]

In 1390, Rodrigo de Esparza was the head of the Alcaldia, in Castle of Cintruénigo (Merindad de Tudela).[4]

Esparza had a son Ramón de Esparza, Lord of the palace Esparza,[5] who served as Captain of the Navarrese domains in Cherbourg (Normandy).[6]

References

  1. Diccionario de antigüedades del reino de Navarra, by José María Yanguas y Miranda, 1843
  2. Adiciones al diccionario de antigüedades de Navarra, by José Yanguas y Miranda, 1843
  3. Revista Hidalguía número 286-287
  4. Castillos medioevales de Nabarra, by Altadill Julio, 3 March 2005, ISBN 9788497611695
  5. Diccionario de Antigüedades del Reino de Navarra con adiciones, Volume 4, by José Yanguas y Miranda, 1843
  6. Carlos III el Noble: rey de Navarra, José Ramón Castro Álava, 1967
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