Siege of Graciosa (1489)

Siege of Graciosa
Part of Moroccan-Portuguese conflicts
DateJuly – 27 August 1489
Location
Result Moroccan victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal Wattasid dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Gaspar Jusarte
Diego Fernandes de Almeida
Muhammad al-Wattasi
Strength
1,500 men 4,000 cavalry
Large number of infantry
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

The siege of Graciosa was a military campaign launched in 1489 by the Wattassid sultan Mohammed al-Wattasi in order to take the Portuguese stronghold of Graciosa. The Portuguese forces eventually capitulated, then evacuated the place.


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