Battle of Golpejera

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Battle of Golpejera
Part of the Reconquista
Alfonso VI taking the Oath of Santa Gadea
Date January 1072 Location On the Carrión River, 9 miles south of the city of Santa Maria de Carrion Result Victory for Sancho II of Castile
Belligerents
Sancho II of Castile Castile	Alfonso VI of León León
Commanders and leaders
Sancho II of Castile Alférez Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar	Alfonso VI of León
Strength
unknown	unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown	unknown

The Battle of Golpejera also known as Golpejar, was an internecine battle among Christian kingdoms fought in early January 1072. King Sancho II of Castile (the Strong) defeated the forces of his brother Alfonso VI of León (the Brave) near Carrión de los Condes. It is notable as being one of the battles in which El Cid participated.