Battle of the Burbia River 791
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 791 | 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 | Emirate of Córdoba, Kingdom of Asturias | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 42.7167, -6.6500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Río Burbia or the Battle of the Burbia River was fought in the year 791 between the troops of the Kingdom of Asturias, commanded by King Bermudo I of Asturias, and the troops of the Emirate of Córdoba, led by Yusuf ibn Bukht. The battle occurred in the context of the Ghazws of Hisham I against the Asturians in the northern Iberian Peninsula. The battle took place near the Río Burbia, in the area which is today known as Villafranca del Bierzo. The battle resulted in a victory for the Emirate of Cordoba.
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