Kingdom of Castile Timeline of Events

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Kingdom of Castile

Kingdom of Castile was one of the medieval kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. It emerged as a political autonomous entity in the 9th century. It was called County of Castile and was held in vassalage from the Kingdom of León. Its name comes from the host of castles constructed in the region...

Timeline of Events

1086

10.23.1086

At the Battle of az-Zallaqah, the army of Yusuf ibn Tashfin defeats the forces of Castilian King Alfonso VI.

1264

10.9.1264

The Kingdom of Castile conquers the city of Jerez that was under Muslim occupation since 711.

1483

4.29.1483

Gran Canaria, the main of the Canary Islands is conquered by the Kingdom of Castile, very important step in the expansion of Spain.