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James III of Majorca

He lost his kingdom to Peter IV of Aragon. His attempt to recover it ended with his death at the Battle of Llucmajor.

1315 – 1349King of MajorcaHouse of Aragon · ES

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Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 1315 Documented

Death: 1349 Documented

Role: King of Majorca

Dynasty: House of Aragon · ES

Territories: Majorca (ES) · Montpellier (ES)

Recorded governments and reigns

King · Majorca · Reign Pending review1324–1343Effective rule

King · Majorca · Reign Pending review1344–1349ClaimThe island was taken by Peter IV in 1343; James maintained his dynastic claim until his death.

Lord · Montpellier · Lordship Documented1324–1349Effective ruleHe sold Montpellier to the King of France on 13 April 1349.

Family network

Recorded relationships

Parents

Ferdinand of Majorca · ESPending reviewIsabella of Sabran · ESPending review

Partners

Constance of Aragon · ESPending review

Children

Isabella of MajorcaJames IV of Majorca

Crowns and unions

Their titles over time

Follow the changing territories and offices of James III of Majorca. Each title retains its own status.

Period

Governments in 1324

MajorcaKing
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- Majorca · ESKing · Effective rule1324–1343
MontpellierLord
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- Montpellier · ESLord · Effective rule1324–1349 · He sold Montpellier to the King of France on 13 April 1349.

Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.

Documentation

Sources for this profile

Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.

Evidence for this profile

8 recorded claims · 5 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (2/2 with a precise source)

BirthDocumented
1315
The authority record gives the birth as 1315.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Jaime III., Mallorca, Rey · Vital data: birth date
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·
DeathDocumented
1349
The authority record gives the death as 1349.
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND · Jaime III., Mallorca, Rey · Vital data: death date
Reviewed on 2026-10-17 by El Árbol de Europa ·

Family and relationships (0/3 with a precise source)

FatherPending review
Ferdinand of Majorca
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
MotherPending review
Isabella of Sabran
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
Marriage or partnershipPending review
Constance of Aragon
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·

Governments (1/3 with a precise source)

GovernmentPending review
King · Majorca · 1324–1343
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentPending review
King · Majorca · 1344–1349
A precise source has not yet been added.
No individual review recorded ·
GovernmentDocumented
Lord · Montpellier · 1324–1349
He sold Montpellier to the King of France on 13 April 1349.
Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana · Senyoria de Montpeller · Death of William VIII (1202), marriage of Maria to Peter I (1204), lords of the House of Barcelona and Majorca until the sale of 1349.
Reviewed on 2026-10-19 by El Árbol de Europa ·

Biographical and contextual references (3)

Editorial history

2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.

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