Sack of Barcelona (985) 985
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 985 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Reconquista | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Caliphate of Córdoba, County of Barcelona | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.4019, 2.1667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
In the year 985, the Córdoban general Almanzor launched a military campaign against the County of Barcelona, which culminated in the sacking and razing of Barcelona.
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