Battle of Alcácer Quibir
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The Battle of Alcácer Quibir was a decisive 1578 clash in northern Morocco whose disastrous defeat and the death of King Sebastian led to a dynastic crisis and the end of Portugal’s independence.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Battle of Alcácer Quibir canonical | 11 |
| Battle of Alcazarquivir | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Battle of Alcácer Quibir Context triple: [Sebastian of Portugal, deathPlace, Battle of Alcácer Quibir]
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Battle of El Guettar
The Battle of El Guettar was a key World War II engagement in Tunisia where U.S. forces, under General Patton, successfully halted and repelled German armored attacks, marking an important step in the Allies’ North African campaign.
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Battle of Isly
The Battle of Isly was an 1844 military engagement near the Moroccan-Algerian border in which French forces decisively defeated the army of the Sultan of Morocco, helping to secure French dominance in Algeria.
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Battle of Sagrajas
The Battle of Sagrajas was a pivotal 1086 clash in al-Andalus where the Almoravid-led Muslim forces decisively defeated the army of Castile-León, halting Christian expansion in the Iberian Peninsula.
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Battle of Alarcos
The Battle of Alarcos was a major 1195 military defeat of Castile by the Almohad Caliphate that temporarily halted Christian expansion during the Reconquista in the Iberian Peninsula.
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Battle of Cerignola
The Battle of Cerignola (1503) was a pivotal engagement in the Italian Wars, often cited as the first major European battle won largely through the use of firearms, where Spanish forces decisively defeated the French in southern Italy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Battle of Alcácer Quibir Target entity description: The Battle of Alcácer Quibir was a decisive 1578 clash in northern Morocco whose disastrous defeat and the death of King Sebastian led to a dynastic crisis and the end of Portugal’s independence.
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A.
Battle of El Guettar
The Battle of El Guettar was a key World War II engagement in Tunisia where U.S. forces, under General Patton, successfully halted and repelled German armored attacks, marking an important step in the Allies’ North African campaign.
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B.
Battle of Isly
The Battle of Isly was an 1844 military engagement near the Moroccan-Algerian border in which French forces decisively defeated the army of the Sultan of Morocco, helping to secure French dominance in Algeria.
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C.
Battle of Sagrajas
The Battle of Sagrajas was a pivotal 1086 clash in al-Andalus where the Almoravid-led Muslim forces decisively defeated the army of Castile-León, halting Christian expansion in the Iberian Peninsula.
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D.
Battle of Alarcos
The Battle of Alarcos was a major 1195 military defeat of Castile by the Almohad Caliphate that temporarily halted Christian expansion during the Reconquista in the Iberian Peninsula.
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E.
Battle of Cerignola
The Battle of Cerignola (1503) was a pivotal engagement in the Italian Wars, often cited as the first major European battle won largely through the use of firearms, where Spanish forces decisively defeated the French in southern Italy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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historical event ⓘ military conflict ⓘ |
| aftermath |
Portuguese succession crisis of 1580
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accession of Philip II of Spain as Philip I of Portugal ⓘ beginning of the Iberian Union (1580–1640) ⓘ heavy Portuguese noble casualties ⓘ large number of Portuguese prisoners taken by Moroccans ⓘ |
| belligerent |
Kingdom of Portugal
ⓘ
Saadi Sultanate ⓘ
surface form:
Saadi Sultanate of Morocco
forces of Abd al-Malik I of Morocco ⓘ forces of Muhammad al-Mutawakkil (deposed Moroccan sultan) ⓘ supporters of claimant Dom António, Prior of Crato ⓘ |
| cause |
Portuguese attempt to restore Muhammad al-Mutawakkil to the Moroccan throne
ⓘ
Portuguese crusading and expansionist ambitions in North Africa ⓘ |
| commander |
Abd al-Malik of Morocco
ⓘ
surface form:
Abd al-Malik I of Morocco
Infante Duarte, Duke of Guimarães ⓘ
surface form:
Dom Duarte, Duke of Guimarães
Dom Luís de Meneses, 3rd Count of Tarouca ⓘ Muhammad al-Mutawakkil ⓘ Sebastian I of Portugal ⓘ |
| conflictType | pitched battle ⓘ |
| country | Morocco ⓘ |
| date | 1578-08-04 ⓘ |
| era | 16th century ⓘ |
| hasAlias |
Battle of Alcácer Quibir
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Battle of Alcazarquivir
Battle of Ksar el Kebir ⓘ
surface form:
Battle of El-Ksar el Kebir
Battle of Ksar el Kebir ⓘ Battle of the Three Kings ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Moroccan Saadi forces
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Portuguese nobility ⓘ foreign mercenaries on both sides ⓘ |
| notableDeath |
Abd al-Malik of Morocco
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surface form:
Abd al-Malik I of Morocco
Muhammad al-Mutawakkil ⓘ Sebastian I of Portugal ⓘ |
| partOf |
Portuguese–Marinid conflicts
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surface form:
Moroccan–Portuguese conflicts
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| place | near Ksar el-Kebir, northern Morocco ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Portuguese Restoration War
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Sebastianism (Portuguese messianic belief) ⓘ |
| result |
Iberian Union
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surface form:
Iberian Union under Philip II of Spain
Portuguese succession crisis of 1580 ⓘ
surface form:
Portuguese dynastic crisis of 1580
death of King Sebastian I of Portugal ⓘ decisive Moroccan victory ⓘ end of Portuguese Aviz dynasty ⓘ loss of Portuguese independence (1580–1640) ⓘ |
| significance |
major event in Moroccan history strengthening Saadi rule
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symbolic end of medieval Portuguese crusading in North Africa ⓘ turning point in Portuguese imperial history ⓘ |
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Subject: Battle of Alcácer Quibir Description of subject: The Battle of Alcácer Quibir was a decisive 1578 clash in northern Morocco whose disastrous defeat and the death of King Sebastian led to a dynastic crisis and the end of Portugal’s independence.
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