The relief of Melilla in 1535: documents for its study
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https://doi.org/10.24310/BAETICA.2013.v0i35.64Keywords:
Melilla, garrison, fortifications, sieges, ProveeduríaAbstract
The study of the 1535 attack, which is a poorly known historical fact, allows us to contribute previously unknown information about the history of Melilla. This study is based on the analysis of documents sourced from the Archivo General of Simancas. The new plan for fortifications, enacted in 1524, meant a reduction in size of the garrison in Melilla. The Crown’s policy to seek savings affected the conditions agreed with the house of Medina Sidonia for the administration of the fortress. A new seat was agreed on, which came into effect in January of 1527. From 1529 onwards, several setbacks took place which affected the Hispanic interests in African lands. The loss of Cazaza in 1533 increased the danger to the fortress in Melilla. This was demonstrated the attack of 1535, an episode which is not mentioned by chroniclers. The fortress managed to fend off the Muslim attack with support sent from Malaga.
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CASTRIES, H. de: Les Sorces Inédites de l´Histoire du Maroc, Paris 1921, t. I, 61-9.
GUTIÉRREZ CRUZ, R.: Los presidios españoles del norte de África en tiempo de los Reyes Católicos, Melilla 1998.
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