Rodrigo de Esparza
Rodrigo de Esparza | |
|---|---|
| Chamberlain | |
.svg) Coat of Arms of Esparza | |
| Born | 14th century Kingdom of Navarre |
| Died | 15th century Kingdom of Navarre |
Rodrigo de Esparza (13?-1423) was a Basque nobleman, Mosén and Chamberlain of King Charles III of Navarre.[1]
Biography[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ Diccionario de antigüedades del reino de Navarra, by José María Yanguas y Miranda, 1843
- ^ Adiciones al diccionario de antigüedades de Navarra, by José Yanguas y Miranda, 1843
- ^ Revista Hidalguía número 286-287
- ^ Castillos medioevales de Nabarra, by Altadill Julio, 3 March 2005, ISBN 9788497611695
- ^ Diccionario de Antigüedades del Reino de Navarra con adiciones, Volume 4, by José Yanguas y Miranda, 1843
- ^ Carlos III el Noble: rey de Navarra, José Ramón Castro Álava, 1967