Castellano

The epic revolt of the people of Castile against the abuse of power by Carlos V culminated in the battle of Villalar, on April 23, 1521. The imperial troops overwhelmed those of the Communities of Castile and beheaded their main captains: Padilla, Bravo and Maldonado. That day marked the final decline of a prosperous kingdom that stretched across three continents and whose dissolution gave rise to a new Empire that made use of its people and its resources. Since then, Castile and the Castilians have been seen as abusive rulers, when in reality their soul was lost on that battlefield and has languished in impoverished lands, depopulated cities and discolored banners.