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The Palace of the King of Mallorca
is situated in the city Perpignan in South of France. At one time next to Barcelona in the land of Catalans. Here in a capture through some stained glass opposite the Kings quarters.


Ref.http://www.cg66.fr/culture/patrimoine/palais_majorque/traduc_anglais.html
The palace was built in the last quarter of the 13th century for King Jacques II of Majorque, who moved there in 1276. It is built on a hill to the south of the town surrounded by gardens. After 35 years of construction the building was finished and the chapels were consecrated in 1309.

On the 21st August 1262 Jacques I, King of Aragon, bequeathed to his eldest son, Pierre ; Aragon, Valencia, and Catalonia. He gave to Jacques II, the younger son, the Kingdom of Majorque (the Balearic Islands), the earldoms of Roussillon and Cerdagne, the domain of Montpellier. The “use“ of Barcelona was to remain open to both kingdoms.

The new kingdom had a difficult start since the kings of Aragon contested the Balearic Islands and for a short while confiscated them. It thereafter developed quickly under Jacques II (1276-1311) and Sanche (1311-1324). The towns, Perpignan in particular, had a remarkable growth.

Grand building projects multiplied : palaces, churches, and convents. The kings favoured industry and trade. From Majorque and Collioure merchant ships conveyed goods all over the Mediterranean. The kingdom was at its height during the Regency of Philippe of Majorque (1324-1329) and under Jacques III (1329-1349).