Battle of Moclín (1280) 1280
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1280 | 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 | Crown of Castile, Emirate of Granada | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 37.3389, -3.7861 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Moclín, also known as the Disaster of Moclín took place in the Granadian municipality of Moclín on 23 June 1280. The battle pitted the troops of the Emirate of Granada, commanded by Muhammad II, the Sultan of Granada, against those of the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of León who were composed mainly of mercenaries and of members of the Order of Santiago, being commanded by the contemporary grand master of the order Gonzalo Ruiz Girón and by Sancho, son of King Alfonso X of Castile.
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