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The name of Almería stems from Al-Meraya ( Arabic, "The watchtower", because of its magnificent castle, built by the muslims - one of the biggest in Europe of that type-). The city was founded by Abd-Al Rahman III in 955 as a principal harbour in his extensive empire. In this period, the city of Almería reaches its best position ever in History, with powerful local muslim kings like Almotacin or Jairan , both fearful warriors but also protector of Arts. It suffered many sieges from other sea republics, and one especially fierce when Christians from all Europe were called to a crusade by Pope Eugenius III. Nevertheless, it was not until late XV century that it fell on Christian hands. In fact, its Spanish roots come from its surrender to the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, on 26th December 1489.
The 16th century was for Almería a century of natural catastrophes, for there were at least four earthquakes, of which the one in 1522Events January 9 Adrian Dedens becomes Pope Adrian VI. February 26 Execution by hanging of Cuauhtemoc, Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan under orders of conquistador Hernan Cortes. April 22 Battle of Bicocca French and Swiss forces under Odet de Lautrec are def was especially cruel, devastating the city. Landings and attacks by BerberThe Berbers (also called Amazigh "free men", pl. Imazighen are the indigenous inhabitants of the Maghreb, a predominantly Caucasoid, predominantly Muslim ethnic group living in northern Africa. They speak the Berber languages of the Afroasiatic family. pirateThis article is about sea pirates. For other uses see Pirate (disambiguation A pirate is one who robs or plunders at sea without a commission from a recognised sovereign nation. Pirates usually target other ships, but have also attacked targets on shore.s were also frequent in that century, and continued until the early 18th century17th century 18th century 19th century more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701- 1800; however, historians will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th Century as 1715- 89,. In that time, huge iron mines were discovered and French and British companies come to settle to the area. This brings new prosperity and makes Almería come back to a relative importance within Spain.
In the second middle of 20th century19th century 20th century 21st century more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901- 2000 in the sense of the Gre, Almería starts an spectacular process of economic welfare due to Tourism and especially to its intensive agriculture, a world wide reference, which has made Almería products a must item in any quality European market.
From the political point of view, there is a strong feeling for the achievement of the "Autonomous region" status, in spite o the great efforts of Andalusian government to disuade people from that.
Famous natives of Almería include Nicolás Salmerón , who in 1873Events The United Kingdom declares war against Ghana's King Kofi KariKari, who was involved in the trading of slaves. The war ended by July and the British established the Gold Coast Colony. January 17 Indian Wars: First Battle of the Stronghold during th was the third president of the First Spanish RepublicThe First Spanish Republic lasted only two years, between 1873 and 1874. It had four presidents: Figueras, Pi y Margall, Nicolas Salmeron, and Emilio Castelar. It started with the abdication as King of Spain in February 1873 of Amadeus, following the Hida. And several musicians, like the popular folk singer Manolo Escobar , reputed Flamenco guitar player José Tomás "Tomatito" or Grammy Award winner David BisbalDavid Bisbal (born June 5, 1979) is a Spanish singer. Bisbal is the second finalist of the reality show Operacion Triunfo which was won by Rosa, a show that would later be mirrored in the United States by Protagonistas De La Musica''. Bisbal was born in t, record-breaker album seller in America and Spain.
Almería has been chosen to host the Mediterranean Games in 2005.