The siege ends in a disaster for Castille. A plague outbreak together with the constant attacks by Portuguese forces led by Nuno Alvares Pereira causes huge casualties among the Castilian ranks, who are forced to retreat four months after the start of the siege
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Nuno Alvares Pereira Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Nuno Alvares Pereira, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Portugal.
3 records1384–13853 events2 places
Chronological biography
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Siege of Lisbon3 September 1384
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Battle of Aljubarotta14 August 1385
John and Nuno Alvares Pereira, John Is Constable and talented supporter, repells the Castillian attack in the decisive Battle of Aljubarotta
Invasion of Portugal14 August 1385
John and Nuno Alvares Pereira, John Is Constable and talented supporter, repells the Castillian attack in the decisive Battle of Aljubarotta
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