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Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar

Type Figure Region Iberian Peninsula Time c. 1043–1099 Also known as El Cid、熙德、Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (c. 1043–1099), known as El Cid, was the most famous military commander of 11th-century Iberia, serving Castile and Muslim Zara…

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  1. 1065–1081Vivar · CastileEl Cid came of Castilian nobility, fought and won merit under Alfonso VI, receiving the title 'my Cid', but was exiled in 1081 after court intrigues and forced to seek other employment.
  2. 1081–1092Zaragoza · AragonDuring his exile El Cid was employed by the Muslim ruler of Zaragoza as a mercenary against Christian and Berber forces, demonstrating his ability to fight across factions and his superb military skill.
  3. 1094–1099Valencia · ValenciaIn 1094 El Cid captured Valencia, ruling autonomously while formally acknowledging the overlordship of Alfonso VI, repelling Almoravid sieges until his death in 1099.

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