Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Kingdom_of_León
gptkb:Abd_al-Rahman_III |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
boosted morale among Christian kingdoms
increased raids into Muslim territory increased Christian resistance against Muslim rule in Iberia |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Kingdom_of_León
gptkb:Caliphate_of_Córdoba |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alfonso_IV_of_León
Muslim commanders |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and folklore
|
| gptkbp:date |
939
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Reconquista
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shifted power dynamics in the region
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked a turning point in Christian-Muslim relations in Spain
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Simancas
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
celebrated in León
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Abd_al-Rahman_III
gptkb:Ramiro_II_of_León |
| gptkbp:legacy |
depicted in art and literature
featured in historical documentaries studied in military academies analyzed in academic research a subject of historical reenactments part of the narrative of the Reconquista symbol of Christian resistance influenced future battles in the Reconquista celebrated in Spanish nationalism influenced military tactics in medieval Europe influenced the formation of modern Spain inspired military leaders in later centuries considered a foundational battle in Spanish history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Simancas,_Spain
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
flanking maneuvers
use of fortifications |
| gptkbp:outcome |
territorial gains for León
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
historical chronicles
Arab historians |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Zamora
Battle of Alhandega |
| gptkbp:result |
decisive victory for the Kingdom of León
|
| gptkbp:significance |
strengthened the Kingdom of León's position in the Iberian Peninsula
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of the Duero River valley
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
infantry formations |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:military_operation
|