Sack of Tétouan (1399)
{{Short description|Castilian attack to Tétouan}}
{{for|the battle of the Hispano–Moroccan War|Battle of Tétouan}}
{{Infobox military conflict
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|partof=Reconquista
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|conflict=Sack of Tétouan (1399)
|date=1399
|place=Tétouan, Marinid Sultanate
|result= Castilian victory
|combatant1=25px Crown of Castile
|combatant2=Marinid Sultanate
|commander1=
25px Hugo de Mendoza{{sfn|Ángel Ferreiro|2022|p=596}}
|commander2=Unknown
|casualties1=Low
|casualties2=The entire population of the city massacred or enslaved{{sfn|Ángel Ferreiro|2022|p=596}}{{sfn|Stone|1985|p=71}}{{sfn|Rézette|1976|p=24}}{{sfn|Michelin|2024|p=58}}}}
{{Campaignbox Reconquista}}
The Sack of Tétouan of 1399 was an attack led by Hugo de Mendoza to Tétouan, then controlled by the Marinid 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.{{sfn|Hirschberg|2024|p=415}}
Background
During the late 14th century, Tétouan was 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.{{sfn|Ángel Ferreiro|2022|p=596}}
Sacking
In 1399, Hugo de Mendoza landed on the banks of the Martil and marched to Tétouan.{{sfn|Paez Lopez|2006|p=83}} Without encountering much resistance, he destroyed their fortifications, their port and then occupied and sacked the city.{{sfn|Ángel Ferreiro|2022|p=596}} Half of the population was killed and the other half was enslaved.{{sfn|Stone|1985|p=71}}{{sfn|Rézette|1976|p=24}}{{sfn|Michelin|2024|p=58}} This attack caused the city to be abandoned for almost a century.{{sfn|Le Panot|1990|p=145}}
References
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Category:Battles of the Reconquista
Category:Battles involving Morocco
Category:Battles involving Castile