Sack of Lisbon (798)

Sack of Lisbon
Part of Reconquista

Statue of Alfonso II of Asturias by Víctor Hevia
Date798
Location
Lisbon, Emirate of Córdoba
Result Asturian victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Asturias Emirate of Córdoba
Commanders and leaders
Alfonso II of Asturias Unknown

The Sack of Lisbon was an expedition to Lisbon led by Alfonso II of Asturias. The expedition was successful and he secured Galicia up to the Minho. However, he abandoned the city the same day. According to Mariano Torrente, it was revenge for the military incursions sent by the Emir of Córdoba against the Kingdom of Asturias after the Battle of Lutos.

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