Battle of Moclín (1280)
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For the battle in the Peninsular War, see Battle of Medina de Rioseco.
The Battle of Moclín, also known as the Disaster of Moclín took place in the Granadian municipality of Moclín on 23 June 1280. The battle pitted the troops of the Emirate of Granada, commanded by Muhammad II, the Sultan of Granada, against those of the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of León who were composed mainly of mercenaries and of members of the Order of Santiago, being commanded by the contemporary grand master of the order Gonzalo Ruiz Girón and by Sancho, son of King Alfonso X of Castile.
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Battle of Moclín | |||||||
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Part of the Reconquista | |||||||
The castle at Moclín. | |||||||
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Crown of Castile Order of Santiago | Emirate of Granada | ||||||
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Infante Sancho Gonzalo Ruiz Girón † | Muhammad II | ||||||
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More than 2,800 killed | Figures unknown | ||||||
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