The Resume

(690-737)
King of Asturias, 718-737
Initiated the Reconquest of Spain from the Moors
Became famous for defeating the Moors at the Battle of Covadonga, on 722

Why he might be annoying:

Facts about his life are overshadowed by myth and legend.
Legend says he was killed while fighting with a bear.

Why he might not be annoying:

In 717, he was captured by the Moors but managed to escape.
He founded the first independent Spanish kingdom, Asturias.
He started the revolution to end Moorish rule over Spain, a struggle that lasted over 700 years.
He is regarded by many as the first king of Spain.

Credit: Vereenyce

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Bears
• I am a Spaniard
• Known By a Single Name
• Lion Manes
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Medieval Times
• Monarchs, Royalty and Nobles
• Profiles 9751-10000 (Ranked: 9978)
• Rag Mop Hair
• Spanish Royalty
• Vereenyce's Profiles
• Walruses
• Wizard Beards

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 106 Votes: 50.94% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 108 Votes: 53.70% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 336 Votes: 55.65% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 64 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 24 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 64 Votes: 67.19% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 294 Votes: 55.44% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 59 Votes: 50.85% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 64 Votes: 64.06% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 90 Votes: 54.44% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 184 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 320 Votes: 46.25% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 75 Votes: 45.33% Annoying