The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Badajoz, Spain.

Prior to 20th century

1031 – Badaljoz becomes capital of the Moorish Taifa of Badajoz. 1168 – Portuguese in power. 1169 – (tower) built in the Alcazaba of Badajoz. 1169 – Siege of Badajoz by the Portuguese, led by King Afonso I of Portugal. 1229 – Alfonso IX of León in power. 1230 – Roman Catholic diocese of Badajoz established. 1270 – Badajoz Cathedral consecrated. 1460 – (bridge) built. 1509 – Birth of Luis de Morales, became a painter. 1563 – Iglesia de Santo Domingo (church) built.(es) 1597 – (bridge) repaired. 1658 – Siege of Badajoz (1658) by Portuguese forces. 1705 – Besieged by the Allies in the War of the Spanish Succession. 1767 – Birth of Manuel de Godoy, duke of Alcúdia, became First Secretary of State of Spain twice. 1811 19 February: Battle of the Gebora fought near Badajoz. April–June: Second Siege of Badajoz (1811) by Portuguese and British forces. 1812 – March–April: Siege of Badajoz (1812) by Portuguese and British forces. 1833 Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País de Badajoz established. (bridge) re-built. 1839 – (cemetery) established. 1842 – Population: 11,715. 1862 – El Avisador de Badajoz newspaper begins publication. 1863 – Badajoz Railway Station begins operating. 1867 – (museum) established. 1889 – (bank) founded. 1899 – (market) built on the . 1900 – Population: 30,899.

20th century

1903 – Castelar Park established. 1920 – (museum) opens. 1933 – newspaper begins publication. 1936 14 August: Battle of Badajoz (1936). August: Massacre of Badajoz. 1940 – Population: 55,869. 1944 – (archives) established. 1970 – Population: 101,710. 1973 – University of Extremadura established. 1990 – Badajoz Airport terminal opens. 1994 – (bridge) built. 1995 – Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo (museum) opens.

21st century 2002 – newspaper begins publication. 2006 – (convention centre) opens. 2011 (hi-rise) built. Population: 151,214. 2013 – becomes mayor.

See also

References

This article incorporates information from the Spanish Wikipedia.

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External links

Items related to Badajoz, various dates (via Europeana)