History
First settlements in the area date from the Bronze and Iron Age, but its modern settling and location officially started with the town charter given by Alfonso VI of León to repopulate it after its war destruction during the early 11th century.
It is home to the ancient Royal Guard of the "Gentlemen of the Chamber" since its founding in 1008 by Sancho García of Castile of the early local counts dynasty.
Espinosa is said to be the birthplace of Miguel de Espinoza's family name and origins, father of the famous philosopher Baruch Spinoza.
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