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
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[@patrickespinoza]

Moral of the story: don't exile people twice

[@Jayako12]

Alfonso benefited a lot from El Cid's exile. He conquered lands and defeated the moors, he also paid tribute to him so...

[@Jayako12]

@@comradekenobi6908 Yeah, but considering he chained his little brother García in a dungeon for the rest of his life that's generous.

[@heyglasses]

how many times in hostory have the jews been exiled?

[@shamimakter4234]

What about Napoleon

[@jimmyp9105]

@@comradekenobi6908 I would assume there was taken care of. There prison would probably be like a 5star or 4 star hotel. But for any other non noble rich person, there probably naked in damp cobblestone room. Plus, he had Allys and a army that was proven I'm battle. Plus he was recognized for his superior command on the battlefield, and probably would marched on leon if his family was harmed.

[@LocalHeretic-ck1kd]

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

[@HerralemanZyG]

Here those lines goes as follow: Rey Alfonso: Cid, quedas desterrado del reino El Cid: ¿Ah sí? Pues crearé mi propio reino, con juegos de azar y mujerzuelas

[@DudeWatIsThis]

This Bender quote is extremely popular in Spain, lol.

[@feliperoa5821]

@@HerralemanZyG todavía no entiendo por qué le decían "campeador"

[@robertrodriguezharo1906]

@@feliperoa5821 Le llamaban 'Campeador' en el sentido de ser 'el que domina el campo de batalla', 'el señor del campo de batalla'.

[@feliperoa5821]

@@robertrodriguezharo1906 un apodo muy pijudo

[@jamesstramer5186]

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

[@Alfred_Leonhart]

I remember playing him in crusader kings when it first came out. Got to learn karate and fight Muslims so that was cool ended up *cough* inheritanting Castile and Leon as his grand children and also *cough* inherited France by the 5th generation shit was wild.

[@mayazmahmud1740]

Still play it

[@estebanquintero2176]

I remember playing medieval 2 TW and you could conquer valencia from a rebel npc called rodrigo diaz de vivar

[@thenightking5161]

same here man, his, was my fav campaign.

[@Vulkanprimarch]

Simpler times.

[@sami_ozsoy]

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

[@radev1302]

Our houses are yours, my liege

[@ziodres2212]

LET THE TOURNAMENT BEGIN!

[@luigivampa9895]

AOE2!!! ❤

[@myshepspud1]

Please please tell me this is from Age Of Empires. 💙. It's been so long I wouldn't profess to know but the words sound familiar. It's how I know of El Cid and indeed alot of history. ☺️

[@myshepspud1]

@luigivampa9895 Oh Syke should've read down. But I can totally hear that guys voice in my head.

[@omgpotatos1]

It's pretty impressive what he achieved in his lifetime

[@mortache]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 so basically a handful of men

[@mortache]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 anyways, his story is of being exiled and an underdog and yet still managing victories

[@TheLeadDealer-]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 dozens of great men out of the billions that have lived, pretty impressive

[@johnnysomething153]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 Suleiman the magnificent, William the conqueror, Harald Bluetooth, Genghis Khan, Cleopatra, Emperor Aurelian, emperor Octavian, emperor Basil the 2nd the bulgar slayer, emperor Justinian, Attila, Joan of Arc, Tecumseh, Cheng I Sao, admiral Zheng He, King Leonidas, Pericles of Athens etc

[@tylerdurden3722]

@@ktheterkuceder6825 how many of those had everything taken from them, exiled and then still managed to carve out a realm from nothing?... and successfully defended it from multiple more powerful hostile neighbors? P.s., you forgot Cyrus the Great.

[@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. :-)

[@rj5848]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all and pray that 2021 is a better year for all

[@giorgijioshvili9713]

Thank you for another exalent video kings and genarals

[@shangtsung1362]

Thank you for all the incredible videos. You bring joy and knowledge to so many. A great contribution to the world. Thank you!

[@rudman97]

You think it will be better after all the changes it made to the world!!!😂😂🤣🤣

[@mdmiloy5897]

Thank you kings and generals.

[@lerneanlion]

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

[@heyglasses]

every nation or group admires there own and calls the opposition foul names. also historically everybodies story is different. Ive always wondered how much different historical stories are to the actual facts. even in todays age we cant get a clear picture on any issue in any country yet we think we know everything about the past on some sort of third party evidence. any altercation with multiple witnesses cant even bring about a consitant story from all the witnesses. a penalty or a red card in soccer after so much video analysis cant bring about consensus amongst experts. life is biased humans are so biased. if you think your not biased your kidding yourself and you have a lack of self awareness. majority of humans would call a black table either grey or blue because there sides leader called it black or the general consensus is that its black. its so funny that humans cant even see the truth in every activies when its sometimes blantantly obvious.

[@adriancampos8640]

@@heyglasses And your point is?

[@jonathonrobinson6081]

Which he could have never done had he not been born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

[@jonathonrobinson6081]

@@adriancampos8640 Hero worship is a fools game.

[@adriancampos8640]

@@jonathonrobinson6081 How? Isn't hope a great thing?

[@silva6928]

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.

[@adriancampos8640]

What about ''Colada''?

[@jjt1881]

Yeah, Tizona and Colada.

[@ismaelrizos]

The most iconic sword in Spain was the sword of Carlos I...

[@adriancampos8640]

@@ismaelrizos Not medieval, but okey.

[@smurfdadlol9135]

Ah s that's what the sword from terraria is named after

[@denniscleary7580]

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

[@pungivergiverofpuns3611]

I would put forth William Marshal as a contender for greatest knight as well. Between him and El Cid it's hard to choose.

[@AlexC-ou4ju]

I'd say 1. Bayard 2. El Cid 3. Marshall

[@jjt1881]

@@AlexC-ou4ju I'd put El Cid before any other contenders.

[@denniscleary7580]

@@pungivergiverofpuns3611 Good point for he has the highest wins in duels, A very worthy contender indeed

[@98cents]

I guess depending on your criteria and whether or not kings could be considered knights, or knightly, I'd throw Saladin in the list. Despite being muslim, he was well respected in the west, often described as being the epitome of chivalry.

[@zenfonedavid4466]

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

[@thespanishinquisition4078]

he didn't die of old age. He died of an arrow during the siege of Valencia. Still managed to win posthumously anyway though! Leyend says his men propped his corpse on his horse to scare off the almoravids. That's where that line "the dead man rides through the streets of valencia" comes from. It's literal.

[@grigorirasputin7165]

@@thespanishinquisition4078 That only happens in the movie… most historians agreed that he died of natural causes

[@jamesdunn9609]

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.

[@rfij3268]

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. "

[@estebanquintero2176]

Bueno, uds tuvieron campeones propios como al Lord Cochrane cuyas hazañas parecen sacadas de cuentos como el cid pero en la vida real. Increíble.

[@BaltoSaber]

@@tzinacanK tío es vuestro himno, nosotros no tenemos ni letra

[@alvaro6587]

@@BaltoSaber en el de la República hablaban de los hijos del cid

[@rfij3268]

@@tzinacanK hablo el wn de turno que no aprecia su propia historia

[@BaltoSaber]

@@alvaro6587 tiene gracia como ambos bandos se apoderaron de su legado

[@jeffagain7516]

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

[@matimus100]

Christian warlord sounds familiar

[@geordiejones5618]

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

[@quintustheophilus9550]

I agree. Why do you think though? Perhaps La Leyenda Negra?

[@leyendanegra1259]

Muchísimo más compleja.

[@deumevet]

its very similar greece is the eastern gate of europe, spain the western

[@TheBayzent]

I wouldn't go as far since Greece goes way far back in time (I mean, we can talk about the "Dark Ages" and how horrible it was for everybody while Greece, Persia and Egypt just laugh it off and say "first time?"), but we do have some interesting tidbits. But yeah, no, not like Greece by any measure of it, no European country does anyway since we know very little about everybody else's Bronze Age. For now at least.

[@lc9245]

Complex doesn't mean it will be focused and studied more. The reason why Ancient Greek is so well studied is due to them being older, and being more influential. The bulk of Greece history that's studied and sadly, relevant, usually goes back all the way to before the Diadochi's wars. The success of Alexander paved the way for not just western cultures, who learned, developed and imitated Greek, but also the Eastern cultures, who admired the success of the man who led a small country to conquer most of the known world. Thus, Greek traditions became the pillar for further development, from philosophy to technology and literature, Greek culture is culture to Romans and its successors. Meanwhile, most of the Spanish history is looked at after Asturias resisted the Muslims. Spanish influence spreads to its colonies of central and South America, where Spanish became the lingua franca. This is important to them, not relatively unknown to the world outside of the sphere. For example, Chinese student would probably be studying Greek culture rather than Spanish culture, due to how important trade with America and Europe are over South and Central America. That's why even though Spain history is very colourful and rather unique, it won't be on the same level as Greek. However, take heart in that for a small country on the fringe of the Mediterranean, Spain status is far more important than it should have been. Look at China, India, their history, culture and religion isn't just complex, it is simply overwhelming. Yet, most people outside of their sphere didn't give a shit until very recently, yet most of it are still relatively unknown. The Ramayana and Mahabharata are hugely influential to cultures that are influenced by India. Romance of the Three Kingdoms is essentially pop culture for Chinese influenced culture, but outside of them, its probably known through video games. Those 2 culture that influenced half of the world population are being compared to Spanish and Greek in term of influence, so there's nothing for Spain to be ashamed of.

[@rogerrabbit4520]

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.

[@silva6928]

No estoy del todo seguro pero lo de que en el asedio de Valencia le metieron un flechazo, y luego le subieron al caballo tras muerto creo que es leyenda del poema del Mio Cid. Pero no lo sé al 100% aún así literalmente ELPUTOAMO

[@ismaelrizos]

Bueno héroe, héroe... Tampoco fue para tanto

[@spectermad9180]

I head the same story

[@silva6928]

@@ismaelrizos uff siempre hay un aguafiestas de estos que no aporta nada a una coversación es que siempre apareces dices la primera tonteria que se te ocurre y te vas. Joe macho es que eres mas inutil que una protesta vegana.

[@joshuabarrios2789]

Here in Catalonia we only went over his life and prowess for less than 5 minutes, and that was that. Also, nor his "other side" or his sword Tizona were ever mentioned in those lame minutes. After that, El Cid was never brought up again throughout the whole ESO. If I learned about him at all, was out of my own curiosity. Needless to say, your average Catalan barely has a clue of whom "El Cid Campeador" was. Which to me is a shame, given how big of an impact he had in Spanish history. *********** Aquí en Cataluña sólo llegamos a repasar su vida y sus logros durante menos de 5 minutos en toda la ESO. Es más, ni su "lado de mercenario" ni su espada (Tizona) fueron nunca mencionados. Si me enteré de quien fue El Cid Campeador, fue gracias a mis propios esfuerzos y curiosidad. No hace falta decir que el catalán promedio, no tiene ni pajonera idea sobre quién fue El Cid. Lo cuál me parece increíble dado su importancia en la historia Española. *********** Por cierto tienes un muy buen nivel de redacción en Inglés. Eres capaz de transmitir el mensaje sin mayor dificultad, aunque habría que mejorar la gramática y la forma en la cual estructuras las frases. (Espero que no te lo tomes a mal, lo digo con la mejor de las intenciones. Soy profesor de Inglés).

[@JoseHernandez-xf9oh]

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

[@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

[@louisazraels7072]

What is better though, conducting 10 battles and be undefeated or conducting 50 and be defeated once? I guess it depends on the magnitude of the victories and defeats and their consequences.

[@hashteraksgage3281]

@@louisazraels7072 Napoleon lost some battles and is still considered one of the greatest tacticians of all times

[@Drzahman]

​@@hashteraksgage3281until he messed with Spain

[@eagleye2893]

​@@hashteraksgage3281True. Even Defeat Can Be A Learning Experience.

[@hashteraksgage3281]

@@Drzahman Spain chose the wrong side. The bourbons were a disgrace.

[@parengthonycastillo4272]

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

[@septiawanrizky1013]

Same XD

[@heiskanbuscadordelaverdad8709]

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

[@franciscoantoniomaldonadot3520]

Yes...

[@danielconde13]

When talking about El Cid with my grandfather once, he quickly replied " _O_ _Campeador_ _do_ _Rei_ !" (Portuguese for "El Campeador del Rey!"), a nice and rather unexpected tribute towards not only a Spanish, but an Iberian symbol. Such times for our Peninsula, these that watched Almansor regain all Christian lands up to the Douro valley and sack Compostela, then Fernando Magno taking them back once more down to the Mondego river (strictly speaking about Portuguese History), and finally the unification of the Kingdom of León... Four decades later, Portugal was born. (Portugal, CARALHO!!!)

[@su_morenito_1948]

Viva iberia

[@jevinliu4658]

Almanzor could become a topic for another video probably.

[@danielconde13]

@@jevinliu4658 He probably will, since K&G have a series on the Islamic Expansion, and he's a key figure in the Islamic Period of the Iberian Peninsula. I live close to the Douro river, when he reaches its final 100 km stretch, and nearby sits the town of Lamego, which he reconquered for the Muslims. It took Fernando Magno to finally claim it back to the Christians in an epic siege. Almansor has his name given to a small river in Southern Portugal.

[@nestorjuansavinonportorreal]

Eu nau saiba que o Cid era muito famoso na Portugal.

[@danielconde13]

@@nestorjuansavinonportorreal not in detail for sure, but yes, El Cid is no stranger for us in Portugal. There are common pages of the Reconquista that we surely know - from Pelayo and Covadonga, to the formation of the Northern Kingdoms, and even a quick note to Las Navas de Tolosa. But since Portugal became independent de jure in 1143, from that point on the Reconquista process is viewed mostly from our perspective - Santarém, Lisbon, the Alentejo, and finally Algarve in mid XIII Century.

[@SpanishDio]

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

[@jmp01a24]

He didn't pull no sword out of a stone. Liar!

[@Baccanaso]

@@jmp01a24 He was real, but the myth surrounding him is based off Charlemagne

[@steelshanks1265]

@@Dexusaz The Evidence is the Welsh stories passed down for centuries. Celtic story telling is one of the most accurate in the world. Features mentioned a thousand years ago, can still be gleamed today. The Lancelot shit was added later, but the victories against the Saxons etc. is real. Why else would the Saxons STOP migrating to Britain for over 100 years? Arthur was real.

[@steelshanks1265]

@@Baccanaso Yer talking about Geoffrey of Monmouths: Historiae Regum Brittania in the tenth/eleventh centuries. The original Welsh stories of Arthur pre-date those.

[@DudeWatIsThis]

Supposedly, Arthur was a Romanized Briton (or a straight-up Roman) who was part of the "Old Roman" regime still lingering to maintain civilization in Britain. He fought Saxons and Scots, and defeated them decisively, prolonging the rule of Rome and the OG Britons of the Island for 100+ years further than it had any right to last. Eventually, when the Empire crumbled completely, the Saxons overrun them and the Dark Ages reached Britain as well. Because hey, you don't get to have massive heroes all the time.

[@wanderingRebel69]

السيد the great Christian knight and epic diplomat we studied him as a hero in Egypt we were told he is the description of the word honourable man el cid it self means master or lord Egyptian Arabic

[@mohammedsaifb4771]

So Al sayyed was a Christian?

[@wanderingRebel69]

@@user-jc3zt9dx2b i am Muslim i didn't go to church

[@wanderingRebel69]

@@mohammedsaifb4771 i believe so yes

[@wanderingRebel69]

@@user-jc3zt9dx2b i detect al ekhwan in your way of speaking i definitely learned about him in school and my history book was very fond of him

[@wanderingRebel69]

@@user-jc3zt9dx2b 10

[@lyonvensa]

When armies were stopped from invading because of the presence of one guy.

[@herrero4270]

Never. It is only a legend.

[@isidroramos1073]

@@herrero4270 A legend? Perhaps the man of the 'Cantar del Mio Cid' is, the perfect, faultless knight, but there is definite historical proof of a high nobleman called Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar that first served Kings Fernando and Sancho, then quarrelled with King Alfonso and was exiled, formed an army, fought and won countless battles, conquered Valencia and didn't proclaim himself king but held it in the name of King Alfonso, married one of his daughters to Ramon Berenguer III Count of Barcelona, saw his only son die in battle against the Almoravids, and finally defended Valencia against all comers until his death. The Cantar is so reliable a source as a Hollywood movie (for example, it's hardly believable that Alfonso and/or Urraca were behind Sancho's death, because they never harmed their other brother Garcia, King of Galicia, in spite of him being obviously dangerous) but it's 'based on true events'.

[@herrero4270]

@@isidroramos1073 Thank you for repeating the official Spanish version of the history, I already knew it. But you have a serious problem understanding writen texts. I said that it is a legend that a single man, only by his presence, stopped invading armies. Nothing else. El Cid took Valencia and fought the Almoravids because they killed his friend, the former arab ruler. He was not fighting in the name of the Castillians or Alfonso, but to his. He didn't pretend to deliver Valencia to Alfonso, but to rule it by himself. And he served the moors as much as Alfonso. The rest is a Spanish nationalistic myth called the "Reconquista".

[@isidroramos1073]

@@herrero4270 First of all you sent a half a line message, calling 'it' a legend... and somehow it's _my_ fault not having understood what you mean by 'it'? No, I don't have a problem understanding written text, I have an awfully serious problem understanding UNWRITTEN text...

[@isidroramos1073]

@@herrero4270 And second, if I'm not wrong you say there was a personal friendship between Al-Cadir of Valencia and the Cid, close enough that he went to war against the Almoravids to avenge him. I would like to know your source. Lastly, the 'Reconquista' can be seen as a myth, or not, it depends on what you mean by 'Reconquista'. Let's mention an example: when Alfonso VI took Toledo, the old capital of the Visigoths, he proclaimed himself 'Imperator Totus Hispaniae'; the implications are obvious - he considered himself the successor of the Visigoth Kings and aspired to make all other rules in the Iberian peninsula his vassals - but he also proclaimed himself al-Imbraţūr dhī-l-Millatayn ("Emperor of the Two Religions") implying that he didn't see his conquests as a war of religion...

[@romelnegut2005]

This man is an absolute tactical genius.

[@user-on6ol8eh5w]

This guy literally a medieval version of Punished Snake from MGS5

[@ShahjahanMasood]

Bosssss!!!!!!

[@ignaciocristobal4639]

"Que buen vasallo, si tuviera buen señor" (Such a good vasal, in case he had a good lord)

[@jjt1881]

Yes, I remember that stanza.

[@vlasov27]

could you put subtitles in spanish or french or german? Thank you

[@22vx]

An excellent story, very well told!

[@mbathroom1]

@Kadir Garip and this is his 100th heart

[@milan_mikulica]

"To keep Rodrigo in his service, Alfonso decided to marry him..." Perhaps I am a bit hasty because I didn't wait for Jimena Díaz's name to appear, but this part scared me a lot to be honest

[@six2make4]

"He decided to marry his daughters..." What a lad...

[@milan_mikulica]

@@six2make4 at least he didn't marry his sons, let's appreciate that...

[@herrero4270]

Who knows...maybe Alfonso would have loved it.

[@heberthr.6978]

@@six2make4 ck2 feelings

[@ennui9745]

What better way for a king to keep his strongest knight loyal to him than to marry him, amirite?

[@SRosenberg203]

Fuck Yeah! El Cid is one of my all time favorite historical figures, mostly because of Age of Empire II.

[@inquisition_5753]

Don Rodrigo is one of the greatest knight in the Middle Ages.

[@jorgeruizibanez2318]

Yeah my kinsman...

[@jjt1881]

@@jorgeruizibanez2318 Yeah, mine too. I am from Valencia.

[@ismaelrizos]

More of a mercenary than a Knight...

[@sebastianpijov8708]

There is no contender

[@MusMasi]

But he had muslim friends though!!! that must be a hard pill for some to swallow especially the ones who try and use him to justify things he would hate to be a part of. He must of been a great man to be admired by so many different types of people.

[@bastiangalaz4580]

En el fragor, mio Cid campeador, es como un rayo batallador. Su alma es una fuente luz, bajo la luna, o bajo la cruz. Cabalga yerto y gana la lid, después de muerto, Oh mio Cid.

[@markrenton6174]

When after 1000 years both muslims and christians from all the world remember and respect your name, you have been an extremely exceptional individual. To this day, i can say as a valencian who lived as far as iran, i can say his name is one of the most i heard positively through all the middle east, arabs turks and persians

[@life-hardenedschoolstudent2284]

El Cid, Subutai, Khalid ibn Al-Walid Have fought countless fierce and deadly battles, almost always emerged victorious, then die of old age Such baddasses should be praised and remembered, for they display gallantry and bravery in face of danger and overcome it, truly the heroes worthy to be role model

[@budakbaongsiah]

Eh. I'd prefer Yi-Sun Shin.

[@GeorgePetouris]

Subutai wasnt undefieted

[@Clearairliker]

This brings up memories of the Age of Empires II campaign

[@baraslim]

haha 👍👍

[@sohailkarimawan0627]

💯💯😀

[@michaelmuirhead21]

Same! Except I had forgotten AoE 2 changed his story a little near the end.

[@sohailkarimawan0627]

@@michaelmuirhead21 yes according to the AoE, he died because of wounds. An arrow injured him and also, his son isn't mentioned there.

[@deumevet]

mande? presto? de grado? SANTIAGO!

[@free_at_last8141]

A new El Cid period drama becomes available on Amazon tomorrow. Great timing.

[@jvtagle]

Just watched it today

[@nuclearpiez2986]

yo this guy was playing Mount and Blade before it was out, what a mad lad

[@AzureDragon100]

Everyone remembers him as a warrior and general, but he really seemed to focus on diplomacy more.

[@gmanbo]

it is but a different type of battle

[@michaelhowze8198]

Diplomacy is part of war always has been

[@HeroLanding]

Deterrance is the best type of defense.

[@MusMasi]

war is only another part of diplomacy

[@Huma270490]

On the middle age war was diplomacy, and pretty much the rest of the human history aswell.

[@yellowlightingbolt]

Really cool that you covered Spanish historical figures. Would be really cool to see one about Hernan Cortes, Pizarro, Andres de Urdaneta or Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca.

[@omenaccipio]

Blas de Lezo

[@justinh6651]

Cabeza de Vaca lmfao

[@thespanishinquisition4078]

@@justinh6651 That's actually a very proud name, funny as it may sound. The family name comes from a farmer who led the troops of castille across the dangerous mountain passess of despeñaperros (northern andalusia) by using cow's skulls as markers so the moors wouldn't be able to find them until it was too late. After that campaign was successful he was knighted under that name, hence "cow's head".

[@julianmartinez3048]

Apart from his military and historical importance, you fail to mention his importance in Spanish culture: after his death, his family had his life written by an anonymous poet, in one of the earliest Castilian (Spanish) texts, "Cantar del Mio Cid".

[@deltabravo1969]

The Hundred Years War was given more significance than the 700 year history of the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. The struggle for Spain to become a country under one monarch eventually paved the way for the age of exploration and the conquest of the new world. Portugal was the first western kingdom to become an independent nation that expelled the Moors and started to explore the west coast of Africa. They would also find a sea route to India.

[@JulesXu]

Esos 700 años forjaron el primer imperio global de la historia y a los conquistadores de un continente y dominadores de Europa durante 150 años en el campo de batalla. Eso forjaron esos 700 años, bastante relevantes me parecen, permitieron controlar dos continentes, dos océanos y un mar. Pero si, Portugal, lo que tú digas..ingleses, que no salieron de Europa hasta 1700 básicamente y franceses que ms o menos poderosos, nunca extendieron su dominio y cultura más allá de Europa hasta el sXIX, pero si, lo que tú digas.

[@caniblmolstr4503]

Well Crusader Kings has given its due to Spanish history with its Iberian struggle mechanic

[@justindato2554]

I only know this guy from the Age of Empires campaign.

[@sajjadal-saabary3501]

Lol same was just about to comment this

[@MrBangijal]

We all started from there

[@Kevinthelast]

Me too.

[@jimpaoloabalde1154]

same here... the real story is far too different than that of the campaign..

[@ahadahsan1]

Age of Empires 2

[@abcdef27669]

Age of Empires, anyone?

[@simriths.s5976]

Me.🤚

[@RobertsonBrendyn]

Me.

[@nikhilchoudhary3946]

It was one of my favorite campaigns alongside attila the hun

[@hansenhartono7426]

Me.

[@sohailkarimawan0627]

@@nikhilchoudhary3946 Montezuma and Battle of Conquerors 🔥❤️. Excluding Age of Empires 2(Kings) that was also a good game. I think both are same, just some updates in Conquerors

[@josecuervo3351]

Wow… it’s rare for a military general of this caliber to manage live till old age. Being El Cid is like playing in God Mode in any strategy game. The man was unstoppable and admirable.

[@dingus8531]

Very cool person in history. I like the old Charlton Heston movie too.

[@DL-qm8li]

@@CordobaGeneral1234 I'd say even with the many fictional elements, it's still a great film.

[@dingus8531]

Very true, it's not entirely accurate, but I still consider it a great film. The ending is my favorite part. It's also before CGI. Did I mention I hate 99% of current CGI effects?

[@saiien2]

There will be an entire series about him. It starts tomorrow by the way. Spanish made but it looks really good. Check-it. It's called "The legend of El Cid".

[@estebansuarez7278]

@@saiien2 where can I find it?

[@Adrian-vy5vn]

@@saiien2 it's not worth watching. People In spain are not liking it

[@olefredrikskjegstad5972]

Boy, the Age of Empires II campaign definitely took some liberties with this guy's story if this is any indication.

[@valentini92]

AoE story is more based in legendary things than historical, but its a good one!

[@pluki1357]

0:18 "He was a knigh, a mercenary, an arshloch..." me: - Wait, what?! [turns subtitles on, sees "an outlaw"] - OK, seems legit now. :D

[@KingsandGenerals]

Why would we speak German? :D

[@pluki1357]

@@KingsandGenerals You wouldn't. I just misheard pronaunciation of the word and my brain brought up the nearest sound stored there - back from language lessons years ago :D BTW: I began to wonder: is the lector English native speaker? Or - if not - what is his native language? Pronauciation in all your films seems always very acurate even in difficult languages :) .

[@drchowder4605]

I got into history from AOE 2 when I was 11, and later a got a full degree in it. This video is extremely well made for people who don’t understand the complexities of what was happening in this area (or those slightly off the maps seen) at the time!

[@adrianrafaelmagana804]

Fascinating! Very well done K&G, I havent enjoyed a video as much as this one for a while! It definitely inspired some more reading on the subject!

[@aasemahsan]

1:42 Under Sancho the Strong (Sancho II) of Castile 4:42 Under Alfonso IV 7:35 Working in Zaragoza after exile 10:34 Recalled back to Leon after Alfonso IV's defeat to the Almoravids 12:02 Becoming a warlord after second exile 14:15 El Cid vs Almoravids

[@patarboy]

My favourite AOE2 campaign!

[@jordanlapid]

One of my favorites! Thanks for telling his tale more interestingly and easy to follow.

[@grigoretimis2781]

one of the best videos made by KaG , thanks a bunch guys, you are doing a great job. El Cid was my favourite epic childhood story , alongside the song of Roland and the myths of Olympus.

[@MrRostit]

More Reconquista videos!! I feel its such a understudied and overlooked subject specially its early stages and Aragons formation and conquests. This channel deserves a video on James I of Aragon, who conquered Valencia and Mallorca.

[@brianwilliams1639]

As a child I saw the Charlton Heston film "el Cid" since then ive admired him. I don't know why I did! It's just such a great story with his sword (s) having names and his horse such a great companion. Thanks k&g was going to ask if you could do one on him but you already had!

[@cryptototalwar2915]

One of the best videos you have produced on this channel. Thank you

[@gnomobarbudo7630]

A big thank you for telling the life of Rodrigo without falling into the legends, some people cannot manage to let the excitement aside when they talk about the hero.

[@foodmachinebroke1021]

One of the most legendary knights in history. Thanks for finally making a video about him

[@rotciv1492]

Excellent video. There's just one thing to point out on the map. By the time of El Cid, the County of Barcelona and several other catalan counties had been detached from the frankish kingdom for more than 60 years. But in there, they still appear as a part of France. But again, maybe they were still considered vassals by the french, even if they hadn't taken any oaths to their monarchy. That point of view I'm unaware of.

[@interestinglife934]

Magnificent. As always, an excellent video and story.

[@kentjensen4939]

It's fun to see this story alongside that of the Norman conquest of England. If Rodrigo and William the Conqueror were to meet, they'd have a lot to talk about since they lived at the same time.

[@simriths.s5976]

I got to know about EL Cid when I played his campaign in Age of Empires II:The conqueror's expansion.

[@joseiglesias4729]

Is amazing how these medieval legends tend to grew in epicity. The early XIII Century "Cantar de mío Cid" describes the campaigns and conquests of El Cid in pursuit of recover his honour, while the XIV century "Mocedades de Rodrigo" presents a not so realistic depiction of the young Campeador: in the last part of the poem He and the King of Castile defeat the combined army of Savoy, France, the Holy Roman Emperor and the Pope.

[@Sabotador]

This brings tears to my eyes, such an epic life. Great video, well done.

[@SensaiRyu]

I've always had trouble getting a hold of this guy when it came to history. Thanks for this, I think I finally understand him.

[@shakezmaybe3192]

Moral of the story: never fights against your brothers even though you think you are better than them.

[@glent8719]

or your sister for that matter lol

[@D_Marrenalv]

No more brother wars

[@yincosare]

The real moral of the story is to not divide your holdings among your children.

[@antokarman2064]

The turks: "such wise advice will not fall on deaf ears, prepare the silk cloth, my son's neck is cold and in need of warmth"

[@MusMasi]

never fight against your brothers instead murder them in their sleep and always have a scapegoat handy.

[@tenbow]

This was very interesting Thank you. Quick tale. I once briefly met an older European American man while getting off the F train at Rockefeller center with my mom. I was only like 12 years old. For some reason, my mom called my name as we were on the escalator to the street and this older man heard her. I just recall him asking me if my name was Rodrigo, when I said yes. He smiled and said. Your named after a great king of Spain. I smiled back, knowing enough English at the time to get what he meant. He said good bye and that was it. Good memory, thanks for helping clear up what he meant.

[@rajadahistorica]

Amazing , the way of the videomontage is made is formidable. Thanks for doing military history i this didatic way.

[@rodrigoserrano1696]

Would love to see an in depth El Cid video. Keep up the great content!

[@solaris0000]

I remember playing the original medieval total war back when i was 13 and when I played as Spain, Valencia would be a rebel province with the general being some guy named El Cid with super high stats better than any of my own men. That is when I learned of the legend of El Cid. :D

[@quintustheophilus9550]

¡El Cid Campeador! Yeeeeeesssss Greetings from Puerto Rico

[@jamiegreen4758]

Love the channel. Another awesome video 👌. Cid was definitely a brilliant guy

[@cradleto]

This an unexpected but very well appreciated video. Cheers!

[@aldyhabibie9717]

After all the amazing journey and the battles he fought. The man died of old age, that's an achivement most heroes of the middle ages could not reach.

[@davilox07_15]

Some might say, he was a true Bannerlord...

[@gmanbo]

well said good sir

[@friskydingo2961]

Wow thanks I've been waiting for this one

[@espositogregory]

The animations on this channel have gotten so very noticeably better. Bravo

[@Numendili]

I love the video but as an spaniard myself I cannot help but notice there's a huge mistake: the king is Alfonso VI not Alfonso IV as stated in the video

[@derepentlestranger]

And no mention of his final battle involved his corpse being strapped onto horse on orders of Doña Jimena as told in the El Cantar de mio Cid, even if the folks at K&G consider it to be myth it shows his reputation as being so great that such a stunt actually worked. Not mentioning it was as jarring as a retelling of the song of roland without mentioning the bit with the trumpet calls that weren't responded to untill too late

[@Niveden1]

I first learnt about El Cid after reading the Lions of Al-Rassan, which had a main character who was based on him. It's set in a fictional world based on this period of medieval Spain and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in El Cid and this period of history.

[@joesomebody3365]

Interesting story, I hardly get to hear about Spanish history for some reason so it was good to learn some. Great video Kings and Generals.

[@davidhughes8357]

Seriously great videos. I'm lovin it!!

[@juliocesargutierrez6157]

I love The Cid and these type of stories. Fun fact, one of the arising mexican football players is called Diego Lainez, the same name of el Cid' s Father ...always learn something new

[@enriquepascual8767]

When the Emperour wanted Castile to pay him tribute, he crossed the Pyrennies and defeated in France the Duke of Saboye and his 20.000 cavaliers. The Cid has been the greatest warlord in European history after the unmatched Alexander, and one of the main ones in world history.

[@jowydon7512]

I love these videos, keep up the good work!

[@brionesjosewifredg.1291]

Just finished watching the Reconquista series by Flashpoint History too when this came out. Thanks for the great content K&G

[@alexquintanaagudo4586]

Also, when the King of Castille Sancho II was assesinated in the besiege of Zamora, Rodrigo forced Alfonso VI to swear that Alfonso was not responsible of the murder in Burgos's cathedral of Santa Gadea before serve him, this legend IS knonw as "la jura de Santa Gadea" in Spanish and could be the reason of their bad relationship between Rodrigo and Alfonso. Greetings from Spain! Great video!

[@enriqueburgos9754]

Santa Gadea is a small church, very close to the Cathedral of Santa Maria in Burgos

[@georgechadis4713]

Started watching the show “El CID” on Amazon . Amazing!!

[@jjf3161]

I love how you’re saying the names properly. Thanks😁

[@019KADESH]

I've been waiting for this story!

[@vikingrollo8012]

I remember reading el poema del cid campeador when I was little. Great story.. along with the song of Roland 2 true epics of literature

[@PB-tr5ze]

As a Spanish speaker I appreciate you using the more accurate Castilian Spanish pronunciation of the cities and words... As a Latin American, I can't help but luagh at how lispy Castilian Spanish sounds.

[@CapitanWillMoran]

English and Greek have the th sound as well, so I guess that language are lispy as well? Buen cebo, que no sebo.

[@PB-tr5ze]

@@CapitanWillMoran never heard that phrase before, so I am not quite sure what it means. I mean I get the first part, "good bait" but I dont get the 'sebo' bit. Is that a regional word/slang? I was never very good at Spanish slang. Can not speak for Greek, I have little exposure to the native Greek pronunciation. But in English the 'th' sound is typically much flatter and less breathy, so no it typically does not sound lispy... Unless someone has a lisp...

[@holaadios2263]

@@PB-tr5ze Vale bro mejor vete a ver la maravillosa historia de tu país que seguro es muy interesante y dejanos a los españoles disfrutar de la nuestra

[@PB-tr5ze]

@@holaadios2263 con premiso, I speak and read Spanish far better than I write it, so I have to respond in English. I can trace the blood of my mother's side directly to Galica, and my father's side to Andalucia. So I have a deep fascination with my Spanish heritage. So your history is also my history. But that doesn't mean I cant find the sound of Castellano humorous. =)

[@Lexxal_]

What an amazing video and quality !!! Great job Kings and generals

[@santiagogonzalez1945]

the illustrations and the narration are amazing

[@caniblmolstr4503]

Kinda disappointed that time was not given to El Cid and Al Mutammid's friendship. When Alfonso decided to invade Isbilliya Al-Mutammid asked for his friend El Cid's help. El Cid replied he can't be ungrateful towards the family who had made him and his family's name. Mutammid then pleaded to Yusuf Ibn Tashfin and thus started the Almoravid invasion

[@dudemevill1699]

Tbh spanish history is very underrated the glory just always go to the French or British.

[@DamiiStyle]

Spanish history is more complex and complete than the french. The only things that the french people have is the french Revolution and Napoleón. Spain have the reconquista , spanish empire, Two of the most famous Roman emperors Adriano and Trajano , el cid, Hernán Cortés etc the history of Spain is so Big.

[@Solon1581]

That's a nice change. A high quality video that doesn't begin with a flashy ad for some obscure and or suspicious mobile game.

[@CarlosPerezESP]

Awesome video guys, keep up the good work. As a Spaniard, so happy to see el Cid here

[@hassanbassim4007]

What I especially like about this knight or I would call him KING, are two things, first is even tho he was a christian knight he was doing his job in protecting or attacking cities for Muslim Emirs in full ferocity and didn’t hesitate or done less than what he usually does for his Christian kings, he had a great work ethics not based on religion which is rare in those times. The second things that he never let himself get caged by the attackers and usually comes with great ideas to over come sieges unlike many commanders who stick inside the city walls waiting for reinforcements. When I used to play Civilization 5 I most of the times get El Cid as great general and I loved it.

[@343guiltyspification]

A pleasure to watch! Just a quick tip for the future regarding the pronunciation of "León". The letter 'e' is pronounced in a different way in English than in most continental European languages. Therefore, in this video your pronunciation of León sounds more akin to "Lyon". The sound you would be aiming for with the letter 'e' is more in the direction of how the British pronounce "Leicester" [Lester] --> Le(icester)+on.

[@juanantoniogragasin1685]

Ayyy my favorite Knight! Good to see El Cid getting some love on this channel 😊.

[@bary6021]

What a great video. Loved it.