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. This family was originally from the

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. He was an important count in the north and north-west of Galicia. He died in

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in 1091, and was buried in the

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, with which he had maintained a close relationship. He left three daughters and three sons, of whom Pedro Fróilaz was his political heir. The family properties covered much of the territory north of river Tambre.

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* * * 1091 deaths Year of birth unknown Spanish untitled nobility {{Spain-noble-stub