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"Tumbo viejo" or cartulary of the Lugo Cathedral, page 1

Alfonso IX of León/Royal Council13th century

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The Decreta of León of 1188.

The Decreta of León of 1188 consist of a group of documents that contain the oldest known written information regarding the European parliamentary system. It originated in Mediaeval Spain and was based on the celebration of a Curia Regia (Royal council) during the reign of Alfonso IX of León (1188-1230). The decrees reflect an original model of government and administration within the framework of Spanish Mediaeval institutions. The institutional presence of the common people in higher-level decision making, together with the king, the church and the nobility, occurred for the first time through the elected representatives of the towns and cities.

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  • Title: "Tumbo viejo" or cartulary of the Lugo Cathedral, page 1
  • Creator: Alfonso IX of León/Royal Council
  • Date Created: 13th century
  • Location: National Historical Archive (Spain)
  • Subject Keywords: Politics, Law, Emigration
  • Rights: Orense Cathedral Archive (Archive de la Catedral)
  • Medium: Manuscripts
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