Valencia was a former kingdom in eastern Spain. Lying on the Mediterranean coast, between Aragon, and Murcia, it comprised the area now divided into the provinces of Valencia, Alicante, and Castellon de la Plana. Valencia came into existence at the downfall of the caliphate of Cordova, and was a Muslim kingdom from 1021 until 1094, when it fell into the power of the Almoravides. Early in 1095 the Cid Campeador besieged and took the city; but the Moors resumed possession in 1101, and remained there until its conquest by James I of Aragon in 1238. On the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella, the kingdom was incorporated in that of Castile
Valencia is an industrial city and the capital of Valencia region, eastern Spain.
Valencia is the capitakl of the state of Carabobo, Venezuela. It stands on the Aragua river. It was founded in 1655, and here Simon Bolivar fought battles in 1814 and in 1821; by his victory in 1821 he freed Venezuela from Spain. The place suffered severely during an earthquake in 1812.
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Research Valencia
