Battle of Alarcos (1195 AD)

Battle of Alarcos (Kingdom of Castile & Order of Santiago & Order of St. Benedict vs Almohad Caliphate & Castilian rebels) took place in 1195 AD during Spanish Christian–Muslim War of 1172–1212.

Battle facts

• Year: 1195 AD
• Date: 1195-07-26
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Spanish Christian–Muslim War of 1172–1212
• Side A: Kingdom of Castile, Order of Santiago, Order of St. Benedict
• Side B: Almohad Caliphate, Castilian rebels
• Commanders (A): Alfonso VIII of Castile, Diego López de Haro
• Commanders (B): Abu Yusuf Ya'qub al-Mansur, Pedro Fernández de Castro
• Outcome: Almohad victory
• Coordinates: 38.953°, -4.000°

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