Order of Alcántara — Commander
uncommon · military_order · Extremadura
A crusading military order that fought in the Reconquista and defended Christendom. Their warrior-monks combined martial prowess with religious devotion across the Iberian Peninsula.
"By the sword and the cross."
About Order of Alcántara
Founded in the 12th century to defend the frontier along the Tagus River. It became an influential military order in Extremadura during the Reconquista.
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Card details
Key facts
- Card number
- MA-487
- Collection
- The Medieval Atlas Collection
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Card type
- Military order
- Era
- 12th–15th Century
- Region
- Extremadura
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