El Cid Conquers Valencia and Becomes Its Ruler
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History
- Subcategories: Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Islam, Muslims, Mosques
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Spain
- Date: November 1, 1092-June 15, 1094
Article abstract: El Cid conquers Valencia and becomes its ruler, making use of excellent military strategies and tactics to defeat Muslims from northern Africa who invade Spain in the eleventh century.
Summary of Event
Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, best known as El Cid, is both a historical and a literary figure. Since his death in 1099, this hero’s life has been celebrated in several works, particularly the thirteenth century epic poem Poema del Cid, also known as El Cantar de Mío Cid. History and legend have become so entangled that...
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