Battle of Ourique (1139 AD)

Battle of Ourique (County of Portugal vs Almoravids) took place in 1139 AD during Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus.

Battle facts

• Year: 1139 AD
• Date: 1139-07-25
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus
• Side A: County of Portugal
• Side B: Almoravids
• Commanders (A): Afonso Henriques, Royal ensign Garcia Mendes de Sousa, Mem Moniz, Diogo Gonçalves de Cete, alcaide of Coimbra Gonçalo Dias de Góis
• Commanders (B): Muhammad Az-Zubayr Ibn Umar
• Casualties: approx. UnknownUnknown
• Outcome: Portuguese victory
• Coordinates: 37.650°, -8.217°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Ourique · Wikidata entry

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