Ermengol I d’Urgell

Ermengol I d’Urgell

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Ermengol I d’Urgell was a count known for his significant role in the feudal politics of Catalonia. His name is associated with a historical incident involving a homicide for which he was said to have performed penance, raising questions about his potential involvement in Guitard's violent death.

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Ermengol I d’Urgell is featured in a recently reissued novel by Albert Villaró that recounts the adventures of the Urgellans in their expedition to Córdoba in 1010.

L'any dels francs
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2025-07-06
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Ermengol I is noted as the first Christian to document the possession of a chess set in Europe.

Quan els escacs van arribar a Europa a través d’Urgell
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2025-07-06
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Ermengol I d’Urgell is speculated to be the one who mortally wounded Guitard.

La primera mort violenta
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2025-03-02
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