El Cid Flashcards
When was El Cid born
1043-1045
Where was he born
Vivar which is near Vergos
What was his horse named
Babica
What is his real name
Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar
How long did the Spanish Inquisition last
1478 - 1834
The Reconquista
Retaking Spain from the dirty Muslims (718 - 1492
Who did El Cid serve
Sancho II
What were his swords named
Tizona and Colada
Why was he a good leader
He used psychological warfare and used surprised attacks
What is his wife’s name
Jimena Diaz
How many kids did he have
3
When was Sancho murdered
1072
Who replaced Sancho
Alfonso the 6th
When did El Cid join back with alfonso
1087
What was unique about his army
It was mixed Muslim and Christian
Where did El Cid become leader of
Valencia
Why was he exiled again
He did not go and help Alfonso (miscommunication or intentional)
When did he die
1099
Where did he die
Valencia
Where are his remains
The Cathedral in Vergos
