Montiel

For persons named Montiel, see Montiel (surname).

Montiel
Medieval Castle of la Estrella.
Coat of arms
Montiel Location in Spain.
Coordinates: 38°42′N 2°52′W / 38.7°N 2.867°W / 38.7; -2.867
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Castile-La Mancha
Province	Ciudad Real
Comarca	Campo de Montiel
Government
- Mayor	Francisco Javier Álamo Amador (PP)
Area
- Total	271.29 km2 (104.7 sq mi)
Elevation	900 m (2,953 ft)
Population (2009)
- Total	1,593
- Density	5.9/km2 (15.2/sq mi)
Postal code	13326

Montiel is a municipality in the province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

The ruined castle on the hilltop above the town was the refuge for Peter of Castile after his defeat by the forces of Henry of Trastamara at the Battle of Montiel. He was lured into a meeting by Bertrand du Guesclin, captured, and executed by his halfbrother Henry in the tent of Bertrand.

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