844 ⟶ Viking Raid on the Iberian Peninsula

The first Viking raid in Iberia
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844
1212

⚔️ Assassination of Viriathus and the End of the Lusitanian War

The assassination of Viriathus in 139 BC effectively ended the Lusitanian War, while the period saw significant events like the Han-Xiongnu War and the death of Attalus III, who bequeathed Pergamon to Rome.⟶
Assassination of Viriathus and the End of the Lusitanian War (-139)
Ancient romeWarfareMilitary Conflict
PortugalPortugalSpainSpain

⚔️ Sertorius's Rebellion in Hispania Begins

Sertorius invades Hispania and sets up his own regime, beginning the Sertorian War (80-72).⟶
Sertorius's Rebellion in Hispania Begins (-80)
Ancient romeCivil WarMilitary CampaignRebellion
SpainSpainPortugalPortugal

⚔️ Viking Raid on the Iberian Peninsula

The first Viking raid in Iberia⟶
Viking Raid on the Iberian Peninsula (844)
VikingsRaidsNaval WarfareMilitary HistoryAl-AndalusChristian Kingdoms
SpainSpainPortugalPortugal

⚔️ Christian Victory at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa

The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in Iberia marks the beginning of a rapid Christian reconquest of the southern half of the Iberian Peninsula, mainly from 1230–1248, with the defeat of Moorish forces.⟶
Christian Victory at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa (1212)
Middle AgesReconquistaBattleChristianityIslamMilitary History
SpainSpainPortugalPortugal