Example sentences for: castile

How can you use “castile” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The army of Juan I of Castile invaded Portugal in 1383, but João of Avis, recently proclaimed King João I of Portugal, defeated the Spaniards in a decisive battle which was fought in 1385 at Aljubarrota, about 100km (62 miles) north of Lisbon.

  • His successor, Dom Dinis (1279–1325), consolidated Portugal’s borders by constructing castles along the frontier with Castile.

  • Despite the symbolic gesture, Castile, the power center of Spain, exclusively exploited New World riches, excluding Barcelona for 300 years.

  • By the 11th century, Portucale consisted of a small section of Castile and León (today’s northern Portugal).

  • The Alcázar became a fort of the crown of Castile.


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