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Fundación de Villaviciosa de Marquina

Markina-Xemein, Lea-Artibai / Markina-Ondarroa, Bizkaia

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Fundación de Villaviciosa de Marquina

Historical milestone · Markina-Xemein, Lea-Artibai / Markina-Ondarroa, Bizkaia

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Infante Don Tello founded the town of Villaviciosa de Marquina in 1355, granted the Fuero de Bilbao, as a defensive stronghold against Guipuzcoan incursions. The town later specialised in armour-making during the 15th and 16th centuries.

1355

Photo: Ksarasola (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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