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Battle of Paterna 1065

Battle of Paterna: Location map Taifa of Valencia
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1065Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictReconquistaWikidata P361
Coordinates39.5028, -0.4406Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Paterna (Paterna, 1065) took place between the troops of the Kingdom of León, under the command of Ferdinand I of León and Castile, and those of the Taifa of Valencia, commanded by Abd al-Malik ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Muẓaffar. The battle occurred at the same time as the Siege of Valencia, resulted in a victory for the Kingdom of León.

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Location

39.5028, -0.4406 · Spain

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