North African expeditions of Alfonso the Magnanimous
North African expeditions of Alfonso the Magnanimous between 1424 and 1433. Expedition to Tunisia. The military contingent led by King Alfonso V the Magnanimous (1396-1458) arrived on the island of Djerba on 15 August 1432. On 1 September, the Aragonese troops were attacked by the Tunisians, provoking a battle between the two sides. The Aragonese were able to take control of the Tunisian camp and the king fled. The Aragonese, on the island of Djerba, seizing the Tunisian king's camp. Engraving by Serra Pausas. Glorias Espanolas (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890
Picture No
14070478
Media ID
47837907
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3267px x 4933px
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Credit
© Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Source
Joan Serra Pausas (active 1861-1902) - Private collection - Thaliastock
