Chronicle of King João I, part two, ch.22-23 -'How the King and the Constable departed from Guimarães' and 'How the king left from Torres Novas on his way to Santarém'

Itinerary of King João I of Portugal and the Constable Nuno Álvares Pereira marching from Torres Novas to Santarém, trying to surprise invading Castilian forces camping on the outskirts of Santarém.

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Coimbra. Place where king João spent a couple of days on his route from Guimarães ultimately to Santarém.

Penela. Castle already with voice for Portugal where King João I stopped.

Tomar. Place where King João I stopped after leaving Coimbra and before reaching Torres Novas.

Torres Novas. Taken by King João I from forces loyal to Castile.

Golegã. Place where King João I set his camp before heading to Santarém.

Santarém. Occupied by Castilian forces.

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