Siege of Santarém (1184) 1184
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1184 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Portugal | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Almohad wars in the Iberian Peninsula | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Almohad Caliphate, Kingdom of Leon, Kingdom of Portugal | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.2369, -8.6850 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Santarém occurred in 1184 when the Almohad Caliph, Abu Yaqub Yusuf, unsuccessfully attempted to capture the fortified Portuguese city of Santarém. The operation failed due to misinterpreted orders and confusion which ultimately resulted in the death of Abu Yusuf.
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