Battle of Golpejera 1072
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1072 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Reconquista | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Castile, Kingdom of Leon | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 42.2370, -4.6598 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Golpejera also known as Golpejar, was an internecine battle among Christian kingdoms fought in early January 1072. King Sancho II of Castile (the Strong) defeated the forces of his brother Alfonso VI of León (the Brave) near Carrión de los Condes. It is notable as being one of the battles in which El Cid participated.
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