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Nepocian, comes palatii and the late king's son-in-law, challenged Ramiro's succession in his absence, being supported by Astures and Vascones who had been loyal to Alfonso II.

Ramiro sought support in Galicia, where he formed an army and advanced toward Oviedo.

Nepotian awaited Ramiro's advance at Cornellana, by the river Narcea where either Ramiro defeated him in the Battle of the Bridge of Cornellana or Nepotian's troops fled without putting up a fight.

Nepotian fled.

He was pursued and captured by Counts Scipion and Sonna.

After his capture, Nepotian was blinded and interned in a monastery.

Upon gaining the throne, Ramiro removed the system of election through which a faction of nobles had favored the succession of Nepotian.