Capture of Juromenha
| Capture of Juromenha (1170) | |||||||
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| Part of Portuguese Reconquista and Almohad wars in the Iberian Peninsula | |||||||
Juromenha fortress | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Portugal | Almohad Caliphate | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Gerald the Fearless |
Abu Hafs Umar Al-Sayyid Uthman Abu Sa'eed | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
The Capture of Juromenha was a successful operation by the Almohad Caliphate against the Portuguese fortress of Gerald the Fearless. The Castle was captured by the Almohads, ousting Gerald from his base.