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El Cid - Wikipedia (827 words) |
 | El Cid and also El Cid Campeador is the name commonly used for the important Spanish knight and hero, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (born in Vivar[?], Burgos, Spain circa 1045, died in Valencia, Spain in July 1099). |
| Never once defeated in battle, El Cid is credited with having made a large contribution to the expulsion of Spain's Islamic conquerors. |
| El Cid's army had a novel approach to planning strategy as well, holding what might be called brainstorming[?] sessions before each battle to discuss tactics. |
| El Cid's Colada sword (194 words) |
| According to legend, Diáz de Vivar (El Cid) fought for Alfonso against the Moors, fought for the Moors against Alfonso, and conquered the Kingdom of Valencia for himself; he ruled there until his death in 1099. |
| El Cid was also a great war hero due to his excellent acheivements in the the Reconquest of Spain. |
| El Cid was a superior and extremely successful soldier of fortune who apparently never lost a battle. |
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