King James I: The Conqueror

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King James I (1213-1276), known as the Conqueror, was an assertive and independent king. He was able to expand the territory of Aragon twofold as well as increase his power by centralizing and standardizing the royal government which in turn reduced the power of the nobility and the clergy to some degree. James did this by expanding the royal bureaucracy (Caputo & Clarke, 146). James was also a devout Christian and strove to rule in the interests of God (Caputo & Clarke, 147).