Capture of Santarém (1111) 1111
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1111 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Portugal | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Almoravid dynasty, County of Portugal | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.2339, -8.6861 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
In 1111, the Almoravids launched a campaign into the County of Portugal, capturing Santarém and expanding their control over western Iberia.
The campaign was led by Syr ibn Abi Bakr, the Almoravid governor of Al-Andalus, who advanced into Portuguese territory and captured Santarém on 25 or 26 May 1111. The conquest forced Henry, Count of Portugal, to retreat and strengthened Almoravid control over the western territories of the Iberian Peninsula.
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