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| | Lopez de Prado - Origins (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) |
 | | Although they are original from Asturias, in northern Spain, the main branch settled its domains in Galicia. |
 | | Numerous sources link this family to Kings of Asturias and León in 9th century Spain, most notably Rodrigo Méndez Silva, the Bishop of Orense Pedro Seguino, the Marquess of Montebelo and the Count Pedro de Barcelós, son of King Dinís of Portugal. |
 | | According to tradition, the House originated in the second son of King Fruela II of Asturias, around 900 AD, which makes them direct descendants of Gothic Kings such as King Chindasvinto (642 AD). |
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