Battle of Cutanda (1120)

Battle of Cutanda (Kingdom of Aragon & Duchy of Aquitaine vs Almoravid Emirate) took place in 1120 during Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus.

Battle facts

• Year: 1120
• Date: 17 June 1120
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus
• Side A: Kingdom of Aragon, Duchy of Aquitaine
• Side B: Almoravid Emirate
• Commanders (A): Alfonso I of Aragon, Abd al-Malik Imad ad-Dawla, William IX of Aquitaine
• Commanders (B): Ibrahim ibn Yusuf
• Casualties: According to the Chronicle of Saint-Maixent: 15,000 killed or wounded 2,000 camels captured (exaggerated) (Almoravid Emirate)
• Outcome: Christian victory
• Coordinates: 40.936°, -1.185°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Cutanda · Wikidata entry