Battle of Irún (1837) 1837
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 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 | First Carlist War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Auxiliary Legion, Carlist army, Christinos | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.3344, -1.7803 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Irún was the critical battle during the First Carlist War. From the beginning of the war, the city was a Carlist stronghold and remained in their hands until May 18, 1837, when the British Foreign Legion led by Lieutenant-General George de Lacy Evans and supported by the auxiliary forces assaulted and captured the city on the same day.
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