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Battle of Albacete 1146

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1146Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictAndalusi revolt against the AlmoravidsWikidata P361
Coordinates38.9167, -1.7167Wikidata P625

About the battle

The battle of Albacete (5 February 1146) was a confrontation between Sayf al-Dawla (Zafadola), emir of Murcia and Valencia, and an army of the kingdom of León-Castile. The Castilians were victorious. Sayf al-Dawla was captured in the battle and subsequently assassinated.

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Location

38.9167, -1.7167 · Spain

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