Historical eventJuly 161232

Muhammad I of Granada

Muhammad ibn Yusuf, who later established the Emirate of Granada, the last Muslim state in Spain, was elected the ruler of Arjona.

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When
Friday, July 16 1232794 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1230s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1232.

What happened

Muhammad ibn Yusuf, who later established the Emirate of Granada, the last Muslim state in Spain, was elected the ruler of Arjona.

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When did Muhammad I of Granada happen?

July 16 1232 — 794 years ago, on a Friday.

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