Capture of Juromenha 1170
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1170 | 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 | Almohad Caliphate, Kingdom of Portugal | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.7383, -7.2400 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Capture of Juromenha was a successful military raid on the fortress of Juromenha by the Almohad Caliphate in November 1170. The fortress of Juromenha was the base of military operations that Gerald the Fearless and his private army used to conduct raids on the Almohads.The Castle was captured and destroyed by the Almohads, forcing Gerald the Fearless to flee.
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