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The '''Battle of Nájara''' (also called Navarette) was fought near Burgos in northern Spain on 3rd April 1367, between forces led by [[Edward the Black Prince]] and Pedro the Cruel on one side and Henry of Trastamara (Pedro’s half-brother) on the other.
The prize was the crown of [[Castile]], previously usurped by Henry from Pedro. The battle was a resounding success for the prince, and adds to his status as the pre-eminent battle-commander of the age.
In historic terms the battle did little. Within two years, with [[French]] assistance, Henry had regained the throne. Edward stayed out of it this time – he was busy reorganising the finances of his principality ([[Aquitaine]]), raising taxes, due to Pedro having reneged on payment for his previous assistance.
[[Category: Battles]]
[[Category: Spain]]
{{DEFAULTSORT: Najera, Battle of}}
The prize was the crown of [[Castile]], previously usurped by Henry from Pedro. The battle was a resounding success for the prince, and adds to his status as the pre-eminent battle-commander of the age.
In historic terms the battle did little. Within two years, with [[French]] assistance, Henry had regained the throne. Edward stayed out of it this time – he was busy reorganising the finances of his principality ([[Aquitaine]]), raising taxes, due to Pedro having reneged on payment for his previous assistance.
[[Category: Battles]]
[[Category: Spain]]
{{DEFAULTSORT: Najera, Battle of}}