Conquest of Santarém

The conquest of Santarém took place on 15 March 1147, when the troops of the Kingdom of Portugal under the leadership of Afonso I of Portugal captured the Taifa of Badajoz city of Santarém (at the time called Shantarin).

Conquest of Santarém
Part of the Portuguese Reconquista

The Conquest of Santarém by Alfredo Roque Gameiro
Date15 March 1147
Location
Santarém, Portugal
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Portugal Taifa of Badajoz
Commanders and leaders
Afonso I of Portugal Auzary, governor of Shantarin
Strength
250 knights Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Very high
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