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Conquest of Arzila
- When
- August 1471
- Where
- Arzila
Afonso V's fleet was diverted by a storm to Arzila, leading to the city's conquest in August 1471.
In August 1471, Afonso V launched a campaign to capture a city, but his fleet was diverted by a storm to the port of Arzila. The Portuguese subsequently conquered the city and built its fortifications.
Sources
- Afonso V of Portugal Wikipedia
- Asilah Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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