Battle of Ourique

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:afonso_i's_leadership Key to victory
gptkbp:afonso_i's_legacy Considered a national hero
gptkbp:afonso_i's_military_tactics Innovative for the time
gptkbp:afonso_i's_role Led the Christian forces
gptkbp:afonso_i's_strategy Alliance with local Christian lords
gptkbp:afonso_i's_title gptkb:King_of_England
gptkbp:aftermath Afonso I declared himself king
Increased support for Afonso I
gptkbp:celebrates Festivals in honor of the battle
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:King_Afonso_I_of_Portugal
Muslim forces
gptkbp:commemoration National holiday in Portugal
Performed in Portugal
Celebrated in Portuguese history
gptkbp:consequences Strengthened the monarchy in Portugal
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature and art
Influenced Portuguese identity
gptkbp:cultural_impact_on_portugal Symbol of resistance and independence
gptkbp:cultural_references Mentioned in Portuguese folklore
gptkbp:cultural_significance Inspiration for literature and art
gptkbp:date 1139
gptkbp:fought_against Christian forces and Muslim forces
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied by historians for military tactics
gptkbp:historical_context 12th century Iberian Peninsula
Conflict between Christians and Muslims in Iberia
gptkbp:historical_documentation Various medieval texts
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Afonso_I_of_Portugal
gptkb:Afonso_I
gptkb:Afonso_Henriques
gptkb:Almoravid_leaders
Christian knights
Military leaders of the time
Military strategists of the time
Cultural figures of the period
Religious leaders involved
Described in various medieval texts
Muslim warriors
Advisors to Muslim commanders
Alboçadam
Algarve forces
Chroniclers of the era
Local leaders in the region
Muslim commander
Noblemen of Portugal
Political advisors to Afonso I
gptkbp:historical_impact Set the stage for future conflicts in the region
Influenced future battles in the Reconquista
Set the stage for future battles in the Reconquista
Influenced Christian reconquest efforts across Europe
gptkbp:historical_impact_on_islamic_forces Weakened Almoravid influence in the region
gptkbp:historical_impact_on_military_strategy Studied in military academies.
gptkbp:historical_impact_on_portugal Catalyst for Portuguese expansion
gptkbp:historical_impact_on_reconquista Boosted morale for Christian forces
gptkbp:historical_legacy Foundation of Portuguese identity
Inspiration for national pride in Portugal
Remembered as a pivotal moment in Portuguese history
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked the rise of Portugal as a nation
Pivotal moment in the formation of Portugal
Marked the rise of Portugal as a kingdom
gptkbp:historical_source Various chronicles and historical texts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Ourique
gptkbp:impact Shift in power dynamics in the region
gptkbp:influence_on_nationalism Fostered a sense of unity among Portuguese people
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Afonso_I
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of Portuguese nationalism
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ourique,_Portugal
gptkbp:military_leadership Afonso I's leadership praised
gptkbp:military_outcome Decisive victory for Afonso I
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of terrain to advantage
Use of terrain advantage
Afonso I's forces used a phalanx formation
gptkbp:modern_relevance Significant in the context of the Reconquista
gptkbp:muslim_forces'_leaders gptkb:dynasty
gptkbp:muslim_forces'_objective Retain control over the Iberian Peninsula
gptkbp:outcome Strengthened Christian kingdoms
Strengthened Christian rule in Portugal
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Reconquista
gptkbp:political_impact Influenced future conflicts in the region
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Chronicles_of_Afonso_I
Historical accounts by later historians
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Santarém
gptkb:Battle_of_Aljubarrota
gptkb:Siege_of_Lisbon
gptkbp:result Portuguese victory
gptkbp:significance Consolidation of Portuguese independence
gptkbp:strategic_importance Establishment of Portuguese territory
gptkbp:strategy Surprise attack
gptkbp:strength Muslim forces
Afonso I's forces
Afonso I's forces estimated at 6,000
Muslim forces estimated at 20,000
gptkbp:tactics Cavalry charge
gptkbp:tactics_used Surprise attack
gptkbp:year 1139
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Afonso_I
gptkb:Portuguese_crown
gptkb:King_Afonso_I_of_Portugal
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Portugal
gptkb:the_Kingdom_of_Portugal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5