Battle of San Esteban de Gormaz (917) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of San Esteban de Gormaz |
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| Part of the Reconquista | |||||||
 Map of the Emirate of Córdoba in 929 |
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 Kingdom of León |
 Emirate of Córdoba |
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| Ordoño II of León |
Abu-Abdallah | ||||||
The Battle of San Esteban de Gormaz was an important fight during the Reconquista in Spain. This battle happened in the year 917. It was fought between the Christian army of the Kingdom of León, led by King Ordoño II of León, and the Muslim forces from the Emirate of Córdoba, led by Abu-Abdallah. The Kingdom of León won this battle.
Why the Battle Happened
In 912, King Ordoño II decided to rebuild and resettle the city of San Esteban de Gormaz. This area was a border town between the Christian and Muslim lands in Spain. For a long time, this region had very few people living in it. It acted like a "buffer zone," which is an empty area that separates two groups.
The Battle Itself
When Abu-Abdallah heard that King Ordoño II was trying to take control of San Esteban de Gormaz, he decided to attack. In 917, Abu-Abdallah's army surrounded the city, starting a siege. King Ordoño II quickly brought his army to help the city. His forces managed to defeat the Muslim army. During the fight, Abu-Abdallah was captured and later executed.
What Happened Next
Another battle took place in San Esteban de Gormaz in 919. In that battle, the Muslim forces were again pushed back. However, by the year 920, the city was once more under Muslim control. San Esteban de Gormaz changed hands many times over the years. Finally, in 1054, Christian forces permanently took back the town. This was done under the command of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, who is also famously known as el Cid.
See also
In Spanish: Batalla de Castromoros para niños
