Battle of Huesca 1837
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 May 1837 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1837 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Royal Expedition | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Carlist army, Christinos | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 42.1401, -0.4089 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Huesca was fought during the First Carlist War on May 24, 1837, between Spanish Constitutionalists and Carlists. During the course of the battle, the French Foreign Legion, which had been attached to the Cristinist army, suffered heavy casualties resulting in its strength being halved. The result of the battle was a decisive Carlist victory.
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