Siege of Larache (1689) 1689
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1689 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Morocco | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Campaigns of Ismail Ibn Sharif | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, Sharifian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.1833, -6.1500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Larache, in 1689, was undertaken by an army of Morocco under 'Alawid Sultan Ismail Ibn Sharif against the Spanish forces of Charles II, which had ruled the city for almost 80 years since its cession in 1610. After three months of siege, the defenders were forced to capitulate.
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