It has been suggested that García Jiménez was called 'king' due to his service as regent during this period, lasting until he was killed at Aybar (882) in a battle against the Emir of Córdoba.
Sugerirano je da se Garcíju Jiméneza zvalo "kraljem" zbog njegove službe regenta, koja traje sve dok nije ubijen kod Aybara (882.) u borbi protiv emira Córdobe.