Battle of the Bridge of Cornellana
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The Battle of the Bridge of Cornellana occurred in 840 between the forces of Nepocian, who had been elected by the nobility to succeed Alfonso II of Asturias, and Ramiro, a kinsman of the dead king. It resulted in Nepocian's defeat, allowing the victor to succeed to the Asturian throne as Ramiro I.
It occurred by the river Narcea, at a bridge at Cornellana (Curniana en Asturian), in Salas.
Coordinates: 43°25′00″N 6°09′00″E / 43.416667°N 6.15°E
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