RODRIGO DÍAZ DE VIVAR "EL CID CAMPEADOR" in 10 Minutes

El Cid Campeador, whose real name was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, was a renowned medieval Spanish knight and military leader. He lived during the 11th century and is celebrated for his feats of valor and chivalry during the Reconquista, a period of Christian efforts to recapture territory from Moorish rule in the Iberian Peninsula. The name "El Cid Campeador" translates to "The Lord, Champion of the Battlefield," highlighting his prowess in combat.

El Cid's legacy is characterized by his loyalty to both Christian and Muslim rulers, his strategic brilliance in battles, and his embodiment of medieval chivalric ideals. His life and adventures have been preserved through epic poems, literature, and folklore, making him an enduring symbol of Spanish heroism and valor.

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00:00 Introduction
00:41 From squire to knight
02:49 In the service of Alfonso VI
04:55 Mercenary
06:34 Lord of Valencia
09:35 Farewell




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