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1072 in Spain

Explore 6 historical events and records for Spain in 1072.

Historical records for Spain in 1072

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Capture of Galicia

Alfonso VI · Galicia · Warfare / Military

Captures Galicia

Capture of Leon

Sancho II · Leon · House / House of Castille

Captures Leon from his brother Alfonso VI

Death of Sancho II

Sancho II · Zamora · House / House of Castille

Assassinated during the siege of Zamora

Exile of Alfonso VI

Alfonso VI · House / House of Leon & Castille

Driven from Leon by elder brother Sanco II

Siege of Zamora

Sancho II · Zamora · House / House of Castille

Assassinated during the siege of Zamora

Succession

Alfonso VI · House / House of Leon & Castille

Succeeds as King of Castille, 1072-1109

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