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The Portuguese and the Battle of Alcácer Quibir: The Disaster That Ended an Era
In 1578, a young king of Portugal named Sebastião led a massive crusading army into North Africa, seeking glory and a new Christian empire. The result was the Battle of Alcácer Quibir — a catastrophic defeat that killed Sebastião, wiped out much of the Portuguese nobility, and left the throne vacant. This episode explores the lead-up to the battle, the motivations of the key players — Sebastião, the Moroccan sultan Abd al-Malik, and the deposed sultan Abu Abdallah — and the battle's aftermath, which led to the Iberian Union with Spain. We discuss the famous 'lost king' legend…
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