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Battle of Alcolea (1868) 1868

Battle of Alcolea (1868): Batalla del puente de Alcolea
Image: José María Rodríguez de Losada, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date28 September 1868Wikidata
Year1868Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictGlorious RevolutionWikidata P361
Coordinates37.9367, -4.6614Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Alcolea took place on 28 September 1868, over a bridge above Guadalquivir river in the town of Alcolea, Córdoba, Spain. In this battle, revolutionary forces led by General Francisco Serrano y Domínguez defeated Queen Isabella II of Spain's governmental forces commanded by general Manuel Pavía, forcing her to leave Spain and be exiled in France.

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Location

37.9367, -4.6614 · Spain

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