Pelagius
first king of Asturias
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Summary
Pelagius was born on 685[1]. He died on 737[2] in Cangas de Onís[3]. He worked as a warrior[4] and aristocrat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,544 views/month, #6,699 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 700[7]
- Place of burial: Tomb of Pelayo I of Asturias[8], Santa Cueva de Covadonga[9]
- Father: Favila[10]
- Spouse: Gaudiosa[11]
- Child: Favila of Asturias[12], Ermesinda[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Asturias[14], Kingdom of Galicia[15]
- Position held: Monarch of the Kingdom of Asturias[16], monarch of Galicia[17]
- Religion or worldview: Nicene Christianity[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Astur-Leonese dynasty[20]
- Noble title: princeps[21], monarch[22]
- Commons category: Pelayo I of Asturias[23]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Covadonga[24]
- Given name: Pelayo[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pelagius of Asturias[26]
- Commons gallery: Pelayo[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Vulgar Latin[28]
- Birth name: Pelagius[29]
- Name in native language: Pelagius[30]
- Number of children: 2[31]
- Sibling: Anonyma[32]
Why It Matters
Pelagius has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where did Pelagius die?
Pelagius died in Cangas de Onís[3].
Who were Pelagius's parents?
Pelagius's father was Favila[10].
Who was Pelagius married to?
Pelagius's spouses include Gaudiosa[11].