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Diego Rodríguez or Diego Ruiz (died 15 August 1097) was the only son of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid Campeador, and his wife, Jimena Díaz.
Born a member of the minor nobility, El Cid was brought up at the court of Ferdinand the Great and served Ferdinand's son, Sancho II of León and Castile. He rose to become the commander and royal standard-bearer ( armiger regis) of Castile upon Sancho's ascension in 1065.
Jun 24, 2024 · El Cid (born c. 1043, Vivar, near Burgos, Castile [Spain]—died July 10, 1099, Valencia) was a Castilian military leader and national hero. His popular name, El Cid (from Spanish Arabic al-sīd , “lord”), dates from his lifetime.
- El Cid, who lived in the 11th century, is known as the national hero of Spain. He is remembered as a fierce champion of Christian Spain against Mus...
- The 12th-century epic poemCantar de mío Cid (“Song of My Cid”) is the primary source of the legend of El Cid. The play Le Cid by Pierre Corneille,...
- El Cid was a formidable military leader who won several famous battles. He was also an astute politician. His most significant accomplishment was h...
- El Cid was portrayed as being loyal to Alfonso VI, king of Castile and Leon, but he first became prominent fighting against Alfonso and was never a...
- El Cid’s real name was Rodrigo (or Ruy) Díaz de Vivar. El Cid comes from the Spanish Arabic al-sīd, meaning “the lord” or “the master,” and he earn...
Diego Rodríguez or Diego Ruiz (died 15 August 1097) was the only son of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, El Cid Campeador, and his wife, Jimena Díaz.
Apr 24, 2024 · Birthplace: Vivar del Cid, Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. Death: July 10, 1099 (55-56) Valencia, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain (He died in Valencia ) Place of Burial: Castilla, España. Immediate Family: Son of Diego Laínez, Señor de Vivar and Teresa Rodríguez Álvarez de Amaya.
- Castile and León
- Jimena Díaz, Señora de Valencia
Jul 15, 2019 · Fast Facts: El Cid. Known For: National hero of Spain, mercenary soldier against Christian and Muslims, ruler of Valencia. Birth Name: Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (or Bibar) Born: c. 1045 near Burgos, Spain. Parents: Diego Lainez and a daughter of Rodrigo Alvarez. Died: July 10, 1099 in Valencia, Spain.
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El Cid was the honorary title of Rodrigo Díaz de Bivar (or Vivar), Spain's national hero and great military leader. During his lifetime, Díaz fought for and against both Christian kings and Muslim rulers in Spain.
