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Battle of Ourique

1139 · 12th century · Part of the Reconquista

The Battle of Ourique was fought in 1139 in the south of present-day Portugal, where Afonso Henriques defeated Muslim forces. The victory became the traditional founding moment of the independent Kingdom of Portugal. The site lists it among the reverses on the northern Iberian front that weakened the Almoravid Empire during its decline.

Battle of Ourique
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County of PortugalKingdom of Portugal

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Ourique. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-ourique
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“Battle of Ourique.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-ourique. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Battle of Ourique.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-ourique.
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