Ordoño II of Leon

MedievalEmperorLeon873 — 924

United Leon and Galicia, defeated by Abd al-Rahman III.

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Quick Facts

Born

873

Died

924

Country

Leon

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score47.9

Ordoño II of Leon — Complete Timeline

914 AD

Union of Leon and GaliciaPolitical Action◆ Major

Upon the death of his brother Garcia I, Ordo

UnionLeonGalicia

Impact: regionalconstructive

917 AD

Battle of San Esteban de GormazWar◆ Major

Ordoño II led a Leonese army to victory against the forces of the Emirate of Cordoba at San Esteban de Gormaz. The battle was a significant Christian success, temporarily halting Muslim advances into the Duero Valley and boosting the morale of the Leonese kingdom.

BattleReconquistaCordoba

Impact: regionalconstructive

920 AD

Defeat by Abd al-Rahman III at ValdejunqueraWar◆ Major

Ordoño II suffered a major defeat at the hands of the Cordoban Caliph Abd al-Rahman III at the Battle of Valdejunquera. The Leonese army was routed, and many nobles were killed or captured. This defeat weakened Leonese power and forced Ordoño to sue for peace, paying tribute to Cordoba.

DefeatAbd al-Rahman IIITribute

Impact: regionaltragic