The losing force in this battle included 1,500 aventuros and one writer said of that side, "Instead of sharpening their weapons, they embroider their clothes."
The losing force in this battle included 1,500 aventuros and one writer said of that side, "Instead of sharpening their weapons, they embroider their clothes." That side also suffered a minor panic leading up to the battle when a sentry shot at Thomas Stukeley. This battle was brought about in part by Abu Abdallah's desire to reclaim his throne, but he drowned in a river as he attempted to retreat. In the aftermath of this battle Antonio, the Prior of Crato, claimed one of the thrones left vacant by it. The leader of the victors, Abd Al-Malik, died during this battle, and was succeeded as leader of the Saadi Dynasty by Ahmad al-Mansur. After the battle the Portuguese throne was filled by Henry, a Catholic cardinal. For ten points, name this battle, fought in Northern Morocco in 1578, resulting in the death of Prince Sebastian of Portugal and the eventual end of the Aviz dynasty.
The losing force in this battle included 1,500 aventuros and one writer said of that side, "Instead of sharpening their weapons, they embroider their clothes."
Battle of the {Three Kings} (accept Battle of {Alcazaquirvir}, {Ksar el Kabir}, or {Alcacer Quibir})