Capture of Juromenha (1170) | |||||||
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Part of Portuguese Reconquista | |||||||
Juromenha fortress | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Portugal | Almohad Caliphate | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Gerald the Fearless |
Abu Hafs Umar Al-Sayyid Uthman Abu Sa'eed | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
The Capture of Juromenha was a successful operation by the Almohad Caliphate against the Portuguese fortress of Gerald the Fearless. The Castle was captured by the Almohads, ousting Gerald from his base.