Siege of Alcácer do Sal

The Almohad Caliphate launched a major offensive against the Kingdom of Portugal in the spring of 1190 that lasted into the summer of 1191. The Caliph Yaʿqūb al-Manṣūr crossed over from Africa to take personal command of his forces. The campaign of 1190 was underwhelming because of assistance Portugal received from passing armies of the Third Crusade. The sieges of Tomar, Santarém and Silves had to be abandoned, but the caliph overwintered in Seville. The campaign of 1191 reversed Portugal's recent reconquests, captured Silves after a second siege and pushed the frontier north to the Tagus.

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1191 Siege of Alcácer do Sal

1161-01-01T00:00:00Z

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1161 Battle of Alcácer do Sal

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1217 Siege of Alcácer do Sal

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1161	Battle of Alcácer do Sal	Kingdom of Portugal, battle, Almohad Caliphate	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1191	Siege of Alcácer do Sal	Kingdom of Portugal, siege, Almohad Caliphate	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1217	Siege of Alcácer do Sal	siege	Wikidata