Battle of Trancoso
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Battle of Trancoso | |||||||
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Part of 1383–1385 Crisis | |||||||
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Portugal and English allies | Castile and French allies |
Portuguese Crisis of 1383–1385 |
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Atoleiros – Trancoso – Aljubarrota |
The Battle of Trancoso was fought in May of 1385 between Portugal and Castile. Following the coronation of João of Aviz, John I of Castile sent an army into Portugal in retaliation for Portuguese defiance. The Portuguese defeated this force.