Conquest of Cuenca 1177
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1177 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Almohad wars in the Iberian Peninsula | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Almohad Caliphate, Crown of Aragon, Kingdom of Castile, Lordship of Albarracin | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.0667, -2.1500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Conquest of Cuenca was the siege of the city of Cuenca led by Alfonso VIII of Castile and Alfonso II of Aragon in 1177. The siege lasted for over nine months until the city was surrendered by the Almohads on 21 September.
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