Battle of Trancoso

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Battle of Trancoso
Part of 1383–1385 Crisis
Date June 1385
Location Trancoso
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Flag of Portugal Portugal and

English allies

 Flag of Crown of Castile Castile and

French allies
Commanders
Gonçalo Vasques Coutinho, Martim Vasques da Cunha, João Fernandes Pacheco John I of Castile, João Rodrigues de Castanheda
Strength
>400
 
Portuguese Crisis of 1383–1385
Atoleiros – Trancoso – Aljubarrota

The Battle of Trancoso was fought in May of 1385 between Portugal and Castile. Following the coronation of João of Aviz, John I of Castile sent an army into Portugal in retaliation for Portuguese defiance. The Portuguese defeated this force.

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