El Cid (Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar)
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After his death, El Cid became Spain's most celebrated national hero and the protagonist of the most significant medieval Spanish epic poem, El Cantar de mio Cid, [1] which presents him as the ideal medieval knight: strong, valiant, loyal, just, and pious.
Sep 14, 2024 · El Cid (born c. 1043, Vivar, near Burgos, Castile [Spain]—died July 10, 1099, Valencia) was a Castilian military leader and national hero. His popular name, El Cid (from Spanish Arabic al-sīd, “lord”), dates from his lifetime.
- El Cid, who lived in the 11th century, is known as the national hero of Spain. He is remembered as a fierce champion of Christian Spain against Mus...
- The 12th-century epic poemCantar de mío Cid (“Song of My Cid”) is the primary source of the legend of El Cid. The play Le Cid by Pierre Corneille,...
- El Cid was a formidable military leader who won several famous battles. He was also an astute politician. His most significant accomplishment was h...
- El Cid was portrayed as being loyal to Alfonso VI, king of Castile and Leon, but he first became prominent fighting against Alfonso and was never a...
- El Cid’s real name was Rodrigo (or Ruy) Díaz de Vivar. El Cid comes from the Spanish Arabic al-sīd, meaning “the lord” or “the master,” and he earn...
He began as the right hand man to King Sancho of Castile: the King’s greatest general who won victory after victory. But after his king died amid suspicious circumstances, El Cid was banished...
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Jul 15, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, also known as El Cid, who fought for the Christian king Alfonso VI against the Muslim Almoravids and ruled Valencia as his own kingdom. Discover his origins, battles, family, and legacy in this comprehensive profile.
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Biografía del Cid Campeador, líder militar castellano que dominó el Levante en el siglo XI y conquistó Valencia. Conoce su origen, sus batallas, su legado y su etimología.
El Cid: Created by Luis Arranz, Jose Velasco. With Jaime Lorente, Francisco Ortiz, Alicia Sanz, Jaime Olías. The story of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a Castilian nobleman and war hero in medieval Spain.
Sep 14, 2024 · Learn about El Cid, the Castilian warrior who conquered Valencia from the Muslims in 1094 and became a national hero. Explore his life, achievements, challenges, and aftermath in this comprehensive article from Britannica.
