- Pelayo: (718-737) noble Visigoth defeats the moors at Covadonga (Mount Aseuva) in 718 thus beginning the Christian Reconquest of Spain. Made Cangas de Onís his capital.
- Favila: (737-739) built basilica de la Santa Cruz in Cangas de Onís.
- Alfonso I: (739-757) claimed to be descendent of Visigothic King Leovigild. 750: occupied Galicia, which had been abandoned by revolting Berber troops.
- Fruela I: (757-768) son of Alfonso I. considered by some the founder of the city of Oviedo. killed his brother Vimarano because of jealousy, but was soonafter assasinated for this act.
- Aurelius: (768-774)
- Silo: (774-783)
- Mauregato: (783-788)
- Bermudo I: (788-791)
- Alfonso II: (791-842) transferred his Court to Oviedo. 798: occupied Lisboa.
- Ramiro I: (842-850) "Victoria de Clavijo" built: Santa Maria de Naranco, San Miguel del Lillo. defeated vikings in Gijon in 844.
- Ordono I: (850-866) defeated at Toledo.
- Alfonso III: (866-910) “the Great”. Castle-builder. First king forcing a moslem truce. Devastated Sevilla in 901. displaced by two sons.
