Battle of Alcácer Quibir (1578 AD)

Battle of Alcácer Quibir (Portuguese Empire & Saadi allies & Mercenaries from: & Spanish Empire & Holy Roman Empire & Flanders & Papal States vs Saadi Sultanate & Supported by: & Ottoman Empire) took place in 1578 AD during Moroccan–Portuguese conflicts.

Battle facts

• Year: 1578 AD
• Date: 1578-08-14
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Moroccan–Portuguese conflicts
• Side A: Portuguese Empire, Saadi allies, Mercenaries from:, Spanish Empire, Holy Roman Empire, Flanders, Papal States
• Side B: Saadi Sultanate, Supported by:, Ottoman Empire
• Commanders (A): Sebastian I, Mohammed II, Thomas Stukley
• Commanders (B): Abd al-Malik I, Ahmad al-Mansur
• Casualties: approx. 8,000 killed 15,000 captured or 12,000 killed (Spanish sources)7,000 killed (Portuguese sources) or 1,500 killed (Spanish sources)
• Outcome: Moroccan victory
• Coordinates: 35.017°, -5.900°

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