About this episode

This episode discusses King Alfonso XI's attempt to capture the Merinid city of Algeciras.

King Alfonso XI of Castile attempts to take the Merinid city of Algeciras.

People in this episode

Host: Sharyn Eastaugh

Topics covered

• siege
• history
• Algeciras
• King Alfonso XI
• Merinid city
• Castile

Keywords

• Algeciras
• King Alfonso XI
• Merinid
• Castile
• siege
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Merinid

Places: Algeciras, Castile

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