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Siege of Jaén (1245–1246) 1245

Siege of Jaén (1245–1246): Alhamar, rey de Granada, rinde vasallaje al rey de Castilla, Fernando III el Santo (Museo del Prado)
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1245Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictReconquistaWikidata P361
ParticipantsCrown of Castile, Emirate of Granada, Order of SantiagoWikidata P710
Coordinates37.7697, -3.7889Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Siege of Jaén (1245–1246) was the final siege of the city conducted by King Ferdinand of Castile during the Reconquista. In the episode of 1245–1246, Ferdinand and his ally, the Order of Santiago successfully captured the city after Muhammad I of Granada agreed to surrender the city in exchange for recognition as Granada's ruler.

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Location

37.7697, -3.7889 · Spain

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