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El Cid

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    (circa 1044-July 10, 1099)
    Birth name is Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar
    Name translates to 'The Lord'
    Commander of troops under King Alfonso VI (1072-1081)
    Fought the Moors in southern Spain
    Ruler of the kingdom of Valencia (1094-1099)

Why he might be annoying:

    His legend probably over-inflated his accomplishments.
    He may be more myth than historical figure.
    He was disrespectful to his superiors.
    He plundered and slaughtered the residents of towns he conquered.
    He was exiled from the kingdom of Leon when his popularity began to surpass the King's (1081).
    He fought both for and against the Moors and Christians at different times.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He read classic Roman and Greek writings aloud to his troops for entertainment.
    He allowed his troops to give him input on battle strategies.
    He earned the title of 'El Cid Campeador' from defeating a powerful Aragonese knight in single combat.
    He probably prevented an Islamic invasion of Europe during the 11th century.
    He was incredibly popular among Spaniards.
    He is Spain's most celebrated military figure.

Credit: Ratman


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 51.22% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 75 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 101 Votes: 56.44% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 139 Votes: 51.80% Annoying