Order of Santa María de España
uncommon · military_order · Castilla y León
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 Santa María of Spain
Founded in the 13th century as a naval military order under King Alfonso X of Castile. It was intended to fight Muslim fleets and protect Christian maritime routes.
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Card details
Key facts
- Card number
- MA-482
- Collection
- The Medieval Atlas Collection
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Card type
- Military order
- Era
- 12th–15th Century
- Region
- Castilla y León
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