Saint Fernando: History's Greatest King? | Córdoba's Fall, 1236 - RECONQUEST OF SPAIN
As a young man, Fernando III, King of León-Castile, successfully navigated the tumultuous landscape of his family’s internal conflicts. He was a valiant general, and a dedicated Christian, who led many crusades into al-Andalus. His most determined opponent was Ibn-Hud, a former mercenary who claimed to be a descendant of the old emirs of Zaragoza. A gifted commander and courageous warrior, Ibn-Hud rallied the Muslims of al-Andalus, and stood in defiance of King Fernando. Ultimately this battle would culminate at Córdoba, the one-time capital of the Umayyad Arab conquerors of Spain.
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Sources:
-Bennison, Amira K. - The Almoravid and Almohad Empires, (Edinburgh University, 2016)
-Latin Chronicle of the Kings of Castile, trans. Joseph O’Callaghan, (Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, 2002)
-Lomax, Derek W. - The Reconquest of Spain, (Longman Group, 1978)
-Melville, Charles; Ubaydli, Ahmad - Christians and Moors in Spain: Vol. 3 (Arabic Sources), (Liverpool University, 1992)
-O’Callaghan, Joseph - A History of Medieval Spain, (Cornell, 1975)
-O’Callaghan, Joseph - Reconquest and Crusade in Medieval Spain, (Pennsylvania, 2004)
-Smith, Colin - Christians and Moors in Spain: Vol. 2 (AD 1195-1614), (Liverpool University, 1989)
Narrated by Tom Wylde
Animations and maps by Daniel Weiss
Written and edited by J Stephen Roberts
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The Hispanic World recognizes him and his son as two of its greatest Monarchs
@fredazcarate4818
Жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as a Hispanic world. Yet there is one Spain. As for the word Hispanic that is made up word from the United States Of America. The US government Anglicize the Latin word Hispanicus dropped the u and created this word. In my day we used the correct term Iberian. And I am retired from the Federal Government.
Saint Fernando was a true hero.
I saw his tomb in the Seville Cathedral two weeks ago. Very solemn place.
@abcjuniormilton
Жыл бұрын
I went to Seville and it's cathedral too nearly six years ago, and may have visited his tomb.
The Reconquista is underrated. The Spanish and Portugese monarchs, the crusading orders, the aristocrats and commoners deserve more credit. Is there a video covering the Battle of Lucena 1483?
@TheBigdaddy64
Жыл бұрын
Longest lasting war in world history, 700+ years with an estimated 7 million casualties.
Saint Fernando, ora pro nobis.
It's nice to see a video like this, it feels like the reconquest is overshadowed by many other events and doesn't get talked about very often.
@alexcavazos3341
Жыл бұрын
It rarely gets talked about unless you're of Spanish decent, it's common history is Spanish speaking countries. Since without it not only would Europe likely have been conquered by Muslims but without it the Spanish empire would not be nearly as impactful or powerful. The reconquista was one of middle ages Europe's most important events.
@reygonzalez4719
Жыл бұрын
@@alexcavazos3341 I know, Portugal and Spain both are very important to history of the world. Without them the world will look so different
@CarvedStones
Жыл бұрын
@@reygonzalez4719 And standing on top of the shoulders of the Romans and Visigoths.
inspiring stuff, La Reconquista rocks
@caniblmolstr4503
Жыл бұрын
I am a fan of the Cordoban Caliphate though...
@frank-ko6de
Жыл бұрын
Yes, thievery ,murder and slavery and extreme torture must rock for you while it just sucks for clear thinking people. You people are hilarious.
@jorge6207
Жыл бұрын
A Reconquista, the L is just for Castile
@alangervasis
Жыл бұрын
@@frank-ko6de You are peddling fake news nutcase. The reconquista was the resistance against your islamic colonisers..
@CarvedStones
Жыл бұрын
@@frank-ko6de You might be confusing it with the Muslims of Al-Andalus.
Massive warrior!! Please, more about Dom Gualdim Pais, Dom Duno and Geraldo the fearless. 🇵🇹🤝🏼🇪🇸
Looking forward to this, don't often get to watch live as I work nights.
Thanks for making justice to the incredibly underrated San Fernando, patron saint of my city Sevilla!! This year I went to see his uncorrupted remains in the cathedral, which are exposed only once a year, and it's truly mind blowing, he's so well for being a thousand years old!
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lucillebonds2196
Жыл бұрын
Is it on May 30?
@DGordillo123
Жыл бұрын
@@lucillebonds2196 Yes it is!
Thanks for sharing this.King Fernando 16th great-granddaughter, Maureen
St Fernando de Cordoba, pray for us.
Whats the best way to watch in chronological order? I feel lost when I watch these as ive been skipping forward and backwards in time. Thanks for all the hard work, enjoy these very much!
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think these playlists help: kzread.info/head/PLPq6iUifPrJbqnL-ybi_6VBwgAc9fd2vB kzread.info/head/PLPq6iUifPrJZMMNYIQsoGFKnT9l4Heijo kzread.info/head/PLPq6iUifPrJY-8yeJrBP3_6ko_9tR00dI kzread.info/head/PLPq6iUifPrJZ81Jf3wAxNlxpFp8IkhL7p kzread.info/head/PLPq6iUifPrJbNxM6XEWbFvnGRxbCuZsUO kzread.info/head/PLPq6iUifPrJZ7yrxiBRoIP4kh4aPewtG6 kzread.info/head/PLPq6iUifPrJaVr3Glf0Ti_cw9UgbvMSuJ
Great Episode!
the way Fernando is ignored is simply criminal, I hope you make videos about other great Iberian crusaders, talk about Dom Duno, Dom Gualdim Pais, Geraldo "without fear"
Not taken But taken BACK
San Fernando nearly completed the Reconquista. He was at it's last steps. I have been to Sevilla and it's cathedral, and may have seen his tomb there. A true hero of Christendom, and the fact that he's one of the only kings (along with King Louis IX of France) to be christened as a saint is testament to that. He makes me proud of my Spanish heritage (I'm Mexican of mostly Spanish descent).
@baha3alshamari152
Жыл бұрын
Why wasn't Granada reconquered till 1492
@abcjuniormilton
Жыл бұрын
@@baha3alshamari152 I think because the Muslim rulers there were already paying tribute to the Christians. Also because Granada is surrounded by mountains so it wasn’t as easy to reconquer.
@samuelflorenciooliveira1179
Жыл бұрын
@@baha3alshamari152 Granada became vassal of the Kingdom of Castille
@CarvedStones
Жыл бұрын
@@abcjuniormilton It’s actually because it was a tribunal kingdom that was paying off to the kingdom of Castile, basically making them filthy rich. It would’ve been conquered much sooner but there was setbacks of disease, infighting, and of course the tribute money was too good.
@cliffordljacksonjr8020
Жыл бұрын
A proud heritage.
¡Viva España! 🇪🇸⚔️🇪🇸
@rickyyacine4818
Жыл бұрын
U forget el mahor also im fan of the by
Finally some good content on this subject !
El Cid was a total badass
God Bless Saint Fernando. The Holy warrior King of God!
@joshportie
Жыл бұрын
Unholy. The crusades first targeted Christians. The people who protested the biblical antichrist the papacy.
@lucillebonds2196
Жыл бұрын
Feast Day is May 30.
@vitorpereira9515
Жыл бұрын
@@lucillebonds2196 Thanks and god bless you!
@palmman9496
11 күн бұрын
God bless.
San Fernando ruega por nosotros
@hubert8438
Жыл бұрын
Sancte Ferdinande, ora pro nobis
Absolutely fantastic! Gracias amigo 👍🏻
Excellent Video! When it comes to the History of the Crusades, La Reconquista is often overlooked. Thank you for bringing it forward. "Like"
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Would be amazing if we had more content about the Order of Christ!
Thank you for this video!!!
As always, your videos are excelent. Thanks for all your hard work.
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
São Fernando rogai por nós! Saint Fernando pray for us!
@user-cr4jk5rp3j
7 ай бұрын
A fellow St. Rognvald enjoyer?
Fernando was a great King❤
Incredible!
From a tiny kingdom persecuted by invaders, to a massive global empire. What a run in history. If I were Spain (yes, a country) I would retire forever.
AWESOME AWESOME VID. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
More to come!
So Proud of my ancestor San Fernando
Always love to see your posts -- so informative and interesting! Keep up the good work.
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
My city is named after King Fernando. San fernando California
Chévere video caballero. I hope you also cover other lesser known cruzades like the Baltic ones and specially against the Hussites🧐
What men and women were the Spanish Catholics! Viva Christo Rey!
Never heard about him! Great work pal!
Definitely the Greatest King! Wise, brave, magnanimous and Saint! His son, Alfonso, the highest IQ King, the most intelligent and intellectually develop of the Middle Ages.
Great content
✝️❤️
Fernando is to Spain what Richard was to England. Not just a man but a full blown folk hero.
Great video!!!!
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video.
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
El Cid Campeadore !
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
Southern California, where my people come from, is full of place names deriving from the long history of the struggle with Islam. The northern half of the City if Los Angeles (itself named after the Virgin Mary - El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora La Reina de Los Angeles aka The City of Our Lady The Queen of the Angels) is the San Fernando Valley, often called The Valley. It is named after the hero of this program. So is the Franciscan Mission at its heart.
@alexcavazos3341
Жыл бұрын
South California was Spanish n Mexican territory. That's why, same with Florida, anywhere where the Spanish touched they left their culture
What is your source material?
@RealCrusadesHistory
9 ай бұрын
It's all listed in the description box.
excluding our Blessed Lord, wouldn't King David be considered the greatest king? and then behind him perhaps Saint Luis or Fernando?
@RealCrusadesHistory
Жыл бұрын
I think he's definitely in the running.
@fortunatomartino8549
Жыл бұрын
Is there evidence of King David?
@ricardooliveira9774
Жыл бұрын
@@fortunatomartino8549 Yes. Some people believe his story in the bible is exagerated though. There are different opinions, of course. Some believe the history in the bible is accurated.
Saint Fernando, glorious Holy King! Pray for us sinners!
Thank you so, so much for the video clips full of history of a Christian nation. Viva Cristo Rey. Christ The High Priest. Cristo / Christ The KING 👑 of kings and The LORD of lords. 🙏❤️💙
@mikelatino8126
Жыл бұрын
AMEN!!!
Lo facilmque que es hacer historia hoy día desde el extranjero mejor aquí hay muchos
@Woldemar94
Жыл бұрын
de que estas hablando tu?
Recently found out Saint Fernando was my 22nd Great Grandfather!
@jojolafrite9265
2 ай бұрын
Si y La Reina Isabel Era mi prima por parte de mi otra prima🤣🤣🤣
That is why the Cortes of Madrid must retrieve, arrange and codify the Royal Charters of Castile which is the basis of the secular authority of the Spanish Monarch being the living embodiment of Spain , that is, Spain personified ....
When is knight of the cross out?
The Mesquita is awesome and the old roman bridge. Cordoba is great.
@PhxVanguard
Жыл бұрын
it's a cathedral, not a mosque and it was built as a church (though smaller) before the islamic occupation of Spain.
I was in this battle
"History's Greatest king?" Yeah nah fam thats a huge stretch
Safest place to live was probably a cave in this century