Battle of Cape Espichel 1182
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1182 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Reconquista | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Almohad Caliphate, Kingdom of Portugal | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.8867, -5.3000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cape Espichel took place on 29 July 1180 between naval squadrons of Portugal and the Almohad Caliphate. The battle occurred at Cape Espichel on the Atlantic coast of Portugal and is considered to be the first naval battle in Portuguese history. The Portuguese defeated the Almohads, killing their admiral in the process and capturing several advanced Mediterranean galleys intact.
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