Siege of Oreja (1139 AD)

Siege of Oreja (Castilians, Galicians, Leonese, and Toledans (Christians) vs Almoravids (Muslims)) took place in 1139 AD during Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus.

Battle facts

• Year: 1139 AD
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Almoravid conquest of al-Andalus
• Side A: Castilians, Galicians, Leonese, and Toledans (Christians)
• Side B: Almoravids (Muslims)
• Commanders (A): Alfonso VII, Gutierre and Rodrigo Fernández
• Commanders (B): Ali
• Outcome: Christian victory
• Coordinates: 40.109°, -3.387°

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