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Siege of Jaén (1230) 1230

Siege of Jaén (1230): Otíñar - Castillo
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1230Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictReconquistaWikidata P361
Coordinates37.7697, -3.7889Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Siege of Jaén in the summer of 1230 was one of many sieges of the city during the long Spanish Reconquista. In the episode of 1230, King Ferdinand III of Castile unsuccessfully attempted to bring the fortress to submission by means of a direct assault over a three month period.

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Location

37.7697, -3.7889 · Spain

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