Siege of Aledo 1089
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1089 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 37.7958, -1.5733 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Aledo was the unsuccessful attempt of the Almoravid Empire and Muslim Taifa Kingdoms in al-Andalus to retake the castle of Aledo from King Alfonso VI of Leon and Castile. It was one of many battles in the conflict between the Almoravids and the Taifa kingdoms on one side, and the Kingdom of Castile on the other.
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