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The exchange of Moncada with the Order of the Temple

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The exchange of Moncada with the Order of the Temple

Historical milestone · Montcada/Moncada, L'Horta Nord, Valencia

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The town was exchanged in 1246 with the Templars for Ruzafa, to strengthen the defense of the surroundings of Valencia; the commander granted a settlement charter to the new residents two years later.

1246

Photo: Enrique Íñiguez Rodríguez (Qoan) (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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