Sack of Tétouan (1399)

TheSack of Tétouan of 1399was an attack led by Hugo de Mendoza toTétouan,then controlled by theMarinid Sultanate.The objective of this attack was to put an end to their pirates, who were attacking Castilian ships after the Marinid ruler incited them to do so.[5]

Sack of Tétouan (1399)
Part ofReconquista
Date1399
Location
Result Castilian victory
Belligerents
Crown of Castile Marinid Sultanate
Commanders and leaders
Hugo de Mendoza[1] Unknown
Casualties and losses
Low The entire population of the city massacred or enslaved[1][2][3][4]

Background

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During the late 14th century,Tétouanwas known for its pirates which were constantly attacking Castilian ships.Henry III of Castile,tired of them, decided send a fleet commanded by Hugo de Mendoza to attack the city and to put an end to these pirates.[1]

Sacking

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In 1399, Hugo de Mendoza landed on the banks of theMartiland marched toTétouan.[6]Without encountering much resistance, he destroyed their fortifications, their port and then occupied and sacked the city.[1]Half of the population was killed and the other half was enslaved.[2][3][4]This attack caused the city to be abandoned for almost a century.[7]

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