Siege of Jaén (1230)

Siege of Jaén
Part of the Reconquista

The Castillo de Otíñar which was captured in 1229 by Ferdinand III's forces in preparation for the eventual siege of Jaén.
Date24 June 1230–September, 1230
Location
Jaén, Province of Jaén, Spain
37°46′10.99″N 3°47′20.00″W / 37.7697194°N 3.7888889°W / 37.7697194; -3.7888889
Result Castilian retreat and abandonment of the siege after the death of Alfonso IX of León.
Belligerents
Kingdom of Castile
Taifa of Baeza		 Taifa of Jayyān (جيان)
Commanders and leaders
Ferdinand III of Castile
García Fernández de Villamayor		 Unknown
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
Location within Andalusia
Siege of Jaén (1230) (Spain)

The siege of Jaén was one of many sieges on that city during the Spanish Reconquista. The siege was carried out from 24 June through September, 1230 by forces of the Kingdom of Castile commanded by Ferdinand III of Castile against the defending Taifa of Jayyān (جيان). The battle resulted in a Jayyānese victory after the Castilian withdrawal and abandonment of the siege immediately following the death of King Alfonso IX of León.

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