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La independencia de Villagonzalo

Villagonzalo, Tierra de Mérida - Vegas Bajas, Badajoz

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La independencia de Villagonzalo

Historical milestone · Villagonzalo, Tierra de Mérida - Vegas Bajas, Badajoz

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Founded in the fourteenth century as a dependency of the encomienda of Alange, Villagonzalo purchased its independence in 1588 by paying 7,000 ducats to Felipe II, becoming an exempt villa (town).

1588

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