Solution: #1 and #2 are the same Blanca (see post above) and #3 is really a Placencia (see the rest of
this post).
Translated clips from
[ ¿Pamplona?, c. 1040 – Peñalén (Funes, Navarra), 4 junio 1076] Llamado el de Peñalén. Rey de Pamplona (1054 – 1076), último de la dinastía de los Jimenos Hijo primogénito…
www.condadodecastilla.es
Sancho IV Garcés, king of Pamplona (1054-1076)
King Sancho was buried, along with his wife Placencia, in the royal pantheon of Santa María la Real de Nájera.
Here's the English translation of part of
Over the years, the identity of King Sancho's wife has been confused. It seems that a misinterpretation of the texts may have confused the name Placencia with that of Blanca (CIHM 6, 24).
BTW, Sancho IV died after being thrown off a cliff. My guess is probably
very soon after.
Also, Bert had a question on another thread about the figures on #1's sarcophagus. A translation from
es.m.wikipedia.org
On the tomb of the queen, made of sandstone and resembling a two-sided tomb lid, a bas-relief was sculpted depicting the queen lying on her funeral bed, accompanied by two angels who were carrying her soul to Heaven, with the inscription " REGINA DONNA BLANCA" appearing below. On the right side of the tomb is represented Sancho III the Desired, with a crown, tunic and sad appearance, and consoled by several courtiers, with six mourners appearing on the right of the scene, while on the left side are represented two groups of women. On the cover of the tomb was sculpted the Pantocrator and the apostles, with six apostles represented on one side of the seated Christ, and another six on the opposite side, and on the tomb was sculpted the following epitaph, of which only a few remains are visible today: [Latin omitted by Rick]
About the pantheon (translated)
En el Panteón Real de Nájera, se hallan enterrados 5 reyes y 7 reinas del Reino Nájera-Pamplona. ¿Conoces su historia?
najera.es
As a result of these reigns, the Royal Pantheon was established in the Monastery of Santa María La Real de Nájera, where 5 kings, 7 queens, 19 princes, 1 duke, many knights with titles of count and important figures are buried, distributed in the Royal Pantheon, Cave of the Virgin, Nave of the Gospel, Chapel of the Cross, Cloister of the Knights, Cloister and Chapel of the True Cross.
You've uncovered some fascinating history! The first Blanca, Blanca Garcés (1135-56), was the daughter of García Ramírez and the wife of Sancho III, mother of Alfonso VIII. The second, Blanca de Castilla (1180-1252), married Sancho III of Castile and was a significant political figure. The similar names and historical contexts can indeed be confusing, but local historical resources may provide more clarity. My friend was struggling with his thesis proposal for his engineering degree and asked me for help. I recommended he check out Academized’s
academized.com/thesis-proposal thesis proposal service. He used it and was really happy with the results. The writer provided a clear and detailed proposal that he was able to submit on time. It’s a helpful service for anyone who needs extra guidance with thesis work.
