Battle of the Bridge of Cornellana
The Battle of the Bridge of Cornellana occurred in 842 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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