Middle Ages
James I conquered Viver around 1237-1239 and on 24 April 1244 granted it the title of Royal Town. On 12 April 1367 Juan Alonso, lord of Jérica, granted the founding charter and declared the town independent.
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History of Viver
Viver, in the Alto Palancia, was a Royal Town from 1244 and later a lordship of the monastery of San Miguel de los Reyes. It is the homeland of the chronicler Francisco Diago.
Early modern period
In 1537 it was sold to Ferdinand of Aragon, Duke of Calabria; after his death, on 26 October 1550, the monks of the monastery of San Miguel de los Reyes took possession of Viver, holding it until the disentailment. The bell tower dates from 1608. The chronicler Francisco Diago was born in 1562 and died on 23 May 1615.
20th century
In 1938 Viver formed part of the XYZ Line during the Civil War. The parish church was restored and reopened in 1945.
Timeline
- 24 April 1244
- James I grants the title of Royal Town.
- 12 April 1367
- Founding charter and independence.
- 1537
- Sold to the Duke of Calabria.
- 1608
- Bell tower built.
- 1938
- XYZ Line in the Civil War.
Text written by Zona Zero TV from public sources; early dates vary between authors. Sources: Viver (Hispanopedia, basado en Wikipedia, CC BY-SA). Checked on 1/11/2026.