Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

James I the Conqueror Biography and Timeline

Follow James I the Conqueror through 6 dated historical records for Spain.

James I the Conqueror, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1213–1238Years on this page

1213

Succession

King · Madrid · House / House of Aragon

Succeeds as King of Spain, son of Peter II. Assumes the throne under the protection of the Knights Templar

Role range: 1213-1276

1230

Capture of Majorca

King · Majorca · Warfare / Military

Captures Parma then overcomes the Moslems

1233

Inquisition

King · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Beginning of the Inquisition, lasts until the 19th century

Role range: 1213-1276

1235

Capture of Balearic Islands

King · Balearic Islands · Warfare / Military

Completes the capture of the Balearic Islands

Capture of Valencia

King · Valencia · Warfare / Military

Completes the Capture of Valencia from the Saracens

1238

Capture of Valencia

King · Valencia · Warfare / Military

Captures Valencia from the Arabs

Records, sources and methodology

These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.