Sack of Barcelona (985)

Sack of Barcelona (985)
Part of Reconquista

Almanzor campaigns
Date1–6 July
Location
Result Córdoban victory
Belligerents
Caliphate of Córdoba County of Barcelona
Commanders and leaders
Almanzor Borrell II, Count of Barcelona
Casualties and losses
Unknown Entire garrison slain
70,000 enslaved (exaggeration)

In the year 985, the Córdoban general Almanzor launched a military campaign against the County of Barcelona, which culminated in the sacking and razing of Barcelona.


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