Conquest of Majorca by King James I. Battle of Portopí (12 September 1229). Scene depicing an episode of the battle in which William II (Guillem Ramon de Montcada) (1185-1229), Lord of Montcada, was killed. After landing in Santa Ponsa, William II of Bearne advanced with an expedition to take a strategic point called Puig de sa Batalla. In the course of the military action they were massacred by Saracen army. Engraving by Serra Pausas. "Glorias Españolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.

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