The Spanish Reconquista

The Spanish Reconquista

1989-11-09

The Spanish Reconquista culminates in the capture of Granada, ending centuries of Muslim rule.

Historical Figures

King Ferdinand II of Aragon

King Ferdinand II of Aragon

Spanish Monarch

King Ferdinand II of Aragon, alongside his wife Queen Isabella I of Castile, played a pivotal role in the Spanish Reconquista. Together, they oversaw the final conquest of Granada in 1492, marking the end of Muslim rule in Spain.

Queen Isabella I of Castile

Queen Isabella I of Castile

Spanish Monarch

Queen Isabella I of Castile, alongside her husband King Ferdinand II of Aragon, played a crucial role in the Spanish Reconquista. Her support for explorers like Christopher Columbus also led to the beginning of the Age of Exploration.

Boabdil of Granada

Boabdil of Granada

Last Sultan of Granada

Boabdil, also known as Abu `Abdallah Muhammad XII, was the last Nasrid Sultan of Granada. His surrender to the forces of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella marked the end of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula.