Who occupied Spain during the time of Charlemagne? Where did they fight and lose a big battle on 715? Why was it big?

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Amlwwalker · Answer 1 · 2022-08-15T23:30:41+0000

Phillip II

Concerned with defending southern Gaul from Muslim attacks and beguiled by promises of help from local Muslim leaders in northern Spain who sought to escape the authority of the Umayyad ruler of Cordoba, Charlemagne invaded Spain in 778.

Who occupied Spain during the time of Charlemagne? Where did they fight and lose a big battle on 715? Why was it big?

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