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Battle of Arlabán (1811) 1811

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date25 May 1811Wikidata
Year1811Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictPeninsular WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsFirst French Empire, Kingdom of SpainWikidata P710
Coordinates42.9749, -2.5747Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Arlabán, also known as the First Surprise of Arlabán, took place at the heights of Arlabán, the mountain pass that separates the Basque provinces of Guipúzcoa and Álava, on 25 May 1811, during the Peninsular War.

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Location

42.9749, -2.5747 · Spain

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