Siege of Valencia (1101–1102)

Siege of Valencia (1101–1102)
Part of Reconquista
DateAugust 1101 – 5 May 1102
Location39°28′12″N 00°22′35″W / 39.47000°N 0.37639°W / 39.47000; -0.37639
Result Almoravid victory
Territorial
changes
Reconquest of Valencia by Almoravids
Belligerents
Lordship of Valencia
Kingdom of Castile
Almoravid dynasty
Commanders and leaders
Jimena Díaz
Alfonso VI of León and Castile
Al-Mazdali
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The siege of Valencia was fought between the Almoravids and the Lordship of Valencia. Valencia was defended by El Cid's widow, Jimena Díaz. After months of siege, the Almoravids occupied the city.