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Battle of Almodóvar del Río 1091

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1091Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictAlmoravid conquest of al-AndalusWikidata P361
ParticipantsAlmoravid dynasty, Kingdom of Castile, Kingdom of Leon, Taifa of SevilleWikidata P710
Coordinates37.8000, -5.0167Wikidata P625

About the battle

The battle of Almodóvar del Río was a military engagement between the Almoravids and the Castilian forces who attempted to relieve Seville. The Castilians were defeated and routed.

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Location

37.8000, -5.0167 · Spain

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