Montiel

Montiel lies beneath the Castle of the Star in the uplands of La Mancha. The fortress belonged to the Order of Santiago and became the setting for a struggle that changed the Castilian dynasty. In March 1369 King Peter I took refuge there during his war against his half-brother Henry of Trastámara. After the battle of Montiel the rivals met, and Henry killed Peter. The death of the king secured the throne for the House of Trastámara.