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The taking of Morella by Blasco de Alagón

Morella, Els Ports, Castellón

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The taking of Morella by Blasco de Alagón

Historical milestone · Morella, Els Ports, Castellón

Image of Morella, not of the place itself.

In 1232 a group of Blasco de Alagón's men scaled the crag by night and surprised the Muslim governor: it was the first important stronghold won in what would be the Kingdom of Valencia, and James I ended up claiming it for the Crown for its strategic value.

5 de enero de 1232

Photo: Arne Hückelheim (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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