Batalha de Ourique, Portugal
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N 37° 40.660 W 008° 02.150
29S E 585021 N 4170490
The Battle of Ourique (25 July 1139: St. James Day) saw the forces of Portuguese Prince Afonso Henriques (of the House of Burgundy) defeat the Almoravid Moors led by Ali ibn Yusuf.
Waymark Code: WMD08Q
Location: Beja, Portugal
Date Posted: 11/01/2011
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After the Ourique Battle, a terrible and lengthy fight, what remained of the five Moorish kings army was lost in the Alentejo plains.
Afonso Henriques was declared king of Portugal, the first king, and he included five shields in his coat of arms, representing the five defeated kingdoms.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Ourique
Name of War: Moroccan-Portuguese conflicts
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 07/25/1139
Date of Battle (End): 07/25/1139
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In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.
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