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Battle of Torrevicente

981 · 10th century · Also known as Battle of San Vicente

The Battle of Torrevicente was fought in 981 in the province of Soria, Spain, between the Córdoban general Almanzor and his father-in-law Ghalib, who had rebelled against him with the support of Castile and Pamplona. Ghalib died during the fighting and his army was routed, leaving Almanzor as the unchallenged master of the Caliphate of Córdoba. Ramiro Garcés, king of Viguera, is said to have died in the battle.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Torrevicente. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-torrevicente
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