Battle of Mers el-Kebir (1501 AD)

Battle of Mers el-Kebir (19px|border Portuguese Empire vs Kingdom of Tlemcen) took place in 1501 AD during Zayyanid–Iberian conflicts.

Battle facts

• Year: 1501 AD
• Date: 1501-07-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Zayyanid–Iberian conflicts
• Side A: 19px|border Portuguese Empire
• Side B: Kingdom of Tlemcen
• Commanders (A): John of Meneses, 1st Count of Tarouca
• Commanders (B): Abu Abdallah IV
• Casualties: approx. HeavyUnknown
• Outcome: Zayyanid victory
• Coordinates: 35.729°, -0.707°

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