Siege of Badajoz (1169)

Siege of Badajoz (1169)
Part of the Luso–Leonese War (1167–1169) and the Portuguese Reconquista
DateApril–21 May 1169
Location
Result Almohad-Leonese victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal Almohad Caliphate
Kingdom of León
Commanders and leaders
Afonso I of Portugal (POW)
Gerald the Fearless (POW)
Umar ibn Temecelite
Ferdinand II of León
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown

The siege of Badajoz (1169) was a military engagement between the Portuguese, led by King Afonso I of Portugal, and the Almohad garrison of Badajoz, allied with the Kingdom of León. The allied forces inflicted a severe defeat on the Portuguese.


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