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El Cid: Quick Facts

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Also Known As The Cid • Ruy Díaz de Vivar • Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar • el Campeador
Born c.1043 • Castile
Died July 10, 1099 • Valencia
Role In Conquest of Valencia • Reconquista

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