Battle of Alarcos 1195
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1195 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Almohad wars in the Iberian Peninsula | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Almohad Caliphate, Kingdom of Castile, Order of Aviz, Order of Santiago | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.9528, -4.0000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Battle of Alarcos (July 18, 1195) was fought between the Almohads led by Abu Yusuf Ya'qub al-Mansur and King Alfonso VIII of Castile. It resulted in the defeat of the Castilian forces and their subsequent retreat to Toledo, whereas the Almohads reconquered Trujillo, Montánchez, and Talavera.
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