«E por muchas obras e ayudas que de vos he resçibido». El linaje García de la Rúa y Talavera de la Reina a mediados del siglo XV: ejemplo de ascenso social y político por servicio al señor de la villa.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the process of social and political climbing of the family of Talavera, Garcia de la Rua. The career of one of their members, Ruy Garcia, is an example of social promotion result of the service to a noble lineage, in this case, the Acuña family. The peak of his career, which started as scribe, was his appointment as regidor in Talavera de la Reina, as a favour of Alonso Carrillo, Archbishop of Toledo and lord of the town. The social position of other members of the family in the village, as elite of participation and having the monopoly of the management of the royal taxes of the fiscal district of Talavera, made easier the inclusion of Ruy Garcia in the local power group.

Keywords

• Crown of castile
• fifteenth century
• regimiento
• fiscality
• businessmen
• Talavera de la Reina