Portuguese conquest of Ceuta 1415
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1415 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Moroccan–Portuguese conflicts | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Portugal, Marinid dynasty | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.8958, -5.3003 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Portuguese forces under the command of King John I conquered the North African city of Ceuta from the Marinid Sultanate on 21 August 1415. The city's defenses fell under Portuguese control after a carefully prepared attack, and the successful capture of the city marked the beginning of the Portuguese Empire. Ceuta remained under Portuguese control until it was transferred to Spain in 1668.
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