A coalition captures Barbastro from taifa under Pope's urging.

In August 1064, a significant event unfolded in Spain during the Crusade of Barbastro. Following the call of Pope Alexander II, a powerful coalition composed of Aragon, Urgell, Aquitaine, and the Papal States joined forces to conquer Barbastro. This strategic move aimed to weaken the taifa of Lérida. The invasion of Barbastro marked a turning point in the conflict between Christian and Muslim kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula. The capture of this city demonstrated the increasing influence of the Catholic Church in political affairs and reinforced the idea of holy wars against the Muslim territories. The Crusade of Barbastro resulted in the reestablishment of Christian rule in the region, as well as the expansion of the Aragonese territories. This event had lasting consequences and further fueled the momentum for subsequent crusades during the Reconquista, the long struggle to reclaim Spain from Muslim rule. #CrusadeofBarbastro #Spain #Aragon #Reconquista #HolyWars