15 March 2020

The Battle of Ourique, 1139

Real Crusades History #118. And don't forget the Real Crusades History website!

The Battle of Ourique (25 July 1139: St. James Day) saw the forces of Portuguese Prince Afonso Henriques (of the House of Burgundy) defeat the Almoravid led by Ali ibn Yusuf.



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