Capture of Mers-el-Kébir (1505) 1505
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1505 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Algeria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Zayyanid–Iberian conflicts | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Catholic Monarchy, Kingdom of Tlemcen | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.7333, -0.7167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Capture of Mers-el-Kébir on September 13, 1505 was the first campaign carried out by the Spanish Empire in its war against the Zayyanid Kingdom of Tlemcen (in modern Algeria). Mers-el-Kébir (Spanish: Mazalquivir) was a roadstead open to the southwest winds, and a refuge for corsairs. The port was protected by a strong and well-armed castle, and it had already been unsuccessfully attacked by Portuguese troops in 1496 and 1501.
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