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Moorish raids on Catalonia

Type Event Region Iberian Peninsula Time 1114

In 1114 CE, Andalusi Muslim armies backed by the Almoravid dynasty launched repeated raids and pillaging against the frontier of the County of Catalo…

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  1. 1114Frontier south of the Ebro River · CataloniaAndalusi Muslim troops broke from the southern frontier into Catalan territory, attacking farmland and settlements, seizing livestock and supplies, and directly threatening local Christian inhabitants.
  2. 1114Barcelona · BarcelonaCount of Catalonia Ramon Berenguer III reorganized border defenses, fortified castles, and began planning a maritime counterattack to cut off Muslim pirate supply lines, creating conditions for the Balearic expedition.

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