Siege of Jaén (1245–1246) 1245

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1245 | 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 | Crown of Castile, Emirate of Granada, Order of Santiago | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 37.7697, -3.7889 | Wikidata 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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