Capture of Soure (1144) | |||||||
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Part of Reconquista | |||||||
Castle of Soure | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Almoravids | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Abu Zakariya | Martin of Soure (POW) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
4,000 men | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Heavy |
The Capture of Soure occurred in 1144, when the Almoravids of Santarém, invaded the Templar castle of Soure, which they sacked after defeating its garrison.