Siege of Valencia (1101–1102) 1101
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1101 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Almoravid dynasty, Kingdom of Castile, Lordship of Valencia | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.4700, -0.3764 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Valencia was fought between the Almoravids and the Lordship of Valencia. Valencia was defended by El Cid's widow, Jimena Díaz. After months of siege, the Almoravids occupied the city.
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