Battle of Covadonga: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date	c. 720
Location	Covadonga • Spain
Participants	Moor • Spain

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Pelayo, King of Asturias

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Pelayo

Pelayo

king of Asturias

Louis IX of France (St. Louis), stained glass window of Louis IX during the Crusades. (Unknown location.)

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