Battle of Mérida

The Battle of Mérida was fought between the Suebi and the Vandals at modern Mérida, Spain, in 428. The battle took place while the Vandals were stationed in southern Spain under the leadership of Genseric and were preparing to invade Africa. The Suebi had previously captured Gallaecia and were expanding into Lusitania. Under their leader Heremigarius, the Suebi decided to attack the Vandals. At Mérida the Suebi suffered a devastating defeat, and their king Heremigarius drowned while fleeing across the Guadiana. Genseric subsequently crossed into Africa, capturing Hippo Regius in August 431.

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0428-01-01T00:00:00Z

428 Battle of Mérida

0712-11-01T00:00:00Z

0713-07-04T00:00:00Z

712 — 713 Conquest of Mérida

1479-03-05T00:00:00Z

1479-03-05T00:00:00Z

1479 Battle of La Albuera

1644-05-26T00:00:00Z

1644-05-26T00:00:00Z

1644 Battle of Montijo

1936-08-07T00:00:00Z

1936-08-15T00:00:00Z

1936 Battle of Almendralejo

1936-08-10T00:00:00Z

1936-08-10T00:00:00Z

1936 Battle of Mérida

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	428	Battle of Mérida	Vandals, battle, Suebi	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	712	Conquest of Mérida	siege, Visigoths, Umayyad Caliphate	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1479	Battle of La Albuera	Kingdom of Portugal, battle, Crown of Aragon, Crown of Castile	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1644	Battle of Montijo	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1936	Battle of Almendralejo	battle, massacre	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1936	Battle of Mérida	battle	Wikidata