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History of Pina de Montalgrao

Pina de Montalgrao, in the Alto Palancia, was founded in 1363 under the lordship of Jérica. It took its present name in 1916.

History

There are Iberian remains, a tower, and Muslim ones, an Arab shield. In 1363 Juan Alonso de Jérica, lord of Jérica, founded the village. In 1431 John of Navarre sold Pina, together with Jérica and Barracas, to Francesc Zarzuela. In the 18th century it belonged to the Duke of Berwick. At the end of that century Cavanilles describes it with 60 households and 270 souls. On 2 July 1916 the name changed from «Pina» to «Pina de Montalgrao». In 1936 the image of the Virgen de Vallada, in wood and dated 1350, was destroyed.

Timeline

1363
Founded by Juan Alonso de Jérica.
1431
Sold to Francesc Zarzuela.
2 July 1916
Renamed Pina de Montalgrao.
1936
Image of the Virgen de Vallada destroyed.

Text written by Zona Zero TV from public sources; early dates vary between authors. Sources: Pina de Montalgrao (Hispanopedia, basado en Wikipedia, CC BY-SA). Checked on 1/11/2026.