El Cid: Knight of the Two Worlds - Reconquista DOCUMENTARY

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series continues with a video on the biography of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar - El Cid, a Spanish knight, who rose from the ranks of knights to become a legend during the period of Muslim Taifas and divided Christian Kingdoms - Reconquista

Production Music courtesy of EpidemicSound

#Documentary #ElCid #Reconquista

[jamesstramer]

I remember playing the El Cid Campaign in AOE II.
Those were the days!

[patrickespinoza]

Moral of the story: don't exile people twice

[LocalHeretic-ckkd]

King Alfonso: "You are banished from my kingdom."
El Cid: "I'm going to build my own kingdom with blackjack and hookers"

[sami_ozsoy]

“Welcome Rodrigo, the tournament awaits only your arrival to begin.”

[jamesdunn]

I think he was a man of great character. He never tried to make himself a King, but founded a line of Kings. He accepted the authority of those over him and always gave his loyalty and service. He honored the oaths he took and kept his promises. He was a leader whose men adored him and literally would walk through hell if he required it of them. A rare individual indeed.

[omgpotatos]

It's pretty impressive what he achieved in his lifetime

[zenfonedavid]

damn, he won so many battles and died of old age. his achievements are amazing

[lerneanlion]

One thing I admired about El Cid is that he found his way to become a "man of his own" in the end.

[JoseHernandez-xfoh]

El Cid: Fight for various lords, and finally manage to establish his own kingdom
Every mount and blade player: I too want to live that dream Mr. Cid

[KingsandGenerals]

Usually, I have something profound to say. Not today. Don't forget to hydrate, it is important in winter, too, and enjoy your holidays! 2021 should be better. :-)

[silva]

Do not forget El Cids Campeador sword called "Tizona" Its also the most iconic sword in Spain and one of the most of the middle ages.

[IGuessVince]

Being undefeated if one of the rarest feats in real world history, truly an excellent tactical warrior whose life will be remembered throughout history

[denniscleary]

El Cid is considered one of histories if not the greatest knight, excellent topic and thank you very much Kings

[geordiejones]

The history of Spain is very underrated and just as complex as that of Greece.

[jeffagain]

When the word "Paladin" is bandied about, El Cid encapsulates what it means.
What an incredible Knight.

[parengthonycastillo]

I never clicked this fast as i saw the title "El Cid"

[rfij]

Interesting fact: the figure of El Cid is also known and admired in Latin America, in such a way that he is even mentioned in the Chilean National Anthem, in the second stanza that mentions how Chile won the respect of the Spanish during the bloody war of independence; mentioning them as the sons of the Cid. "Rise Chile, without stain on your forehead, you conquered your name in the fight, always noble, constant and brave, that's how the Cid's children saw you. "

[heiskanbuscadordelaverdad]

In Spain, there is a legend that when the Cid died they took his corpse put him his armour and tied him to his horse to make a last cavalry charge against the Muslims even after death

[rogerrabbit]

As a spaniard (and also from Valencia!) I'm quite happy to see more people learning about one of our greatest heroes.

Sadly, at school we are rarely teach about his "other side", that is, the period when he fought as mercenary for muslim armies. To us, he is a hero of the Reconquista and Christianity.

To add a funny tidbit: legend says that shortly after his death there was a battle against the Almoravids, so his generals mounted him on a horse and sent him towards the enemy, making them rout in fear of sight of El Cid and his sword, Tizona.

[SpanishDio]

This dude is like King Arthur but if King Arthur was actually *REAL.* Thats mindblowing.