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Battle of Covadonga

722 · 43.27° N, 4.98° W

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43.27° N, 4.98° W
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722 first victory won by Christian military forces after the Islamic conquest of Hispania

Battle of Covadonga

722 opening battle of the Reconquista of Spain

The Battle of Covadonga took place in 722 between the army of Pelagius of Asturias and the army of Umayyad Caliphate commanders Alqama and Munuza. Fought near Covadonga, in the Picos de Europa, the outcome was victory for the Christian forces of Pelagius.

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