Battle of Los Yébenes 1809
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 March 1809 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1809 | 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 | Peninsular War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Duchy of Warsaw, Kingdom of Spain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.5667, -3.8833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Los Yébenes (24 March 1809) was a conflict between the Regiment of Polish Lancers (Legion of the Vistula) and multiple regiments of Spanish cavalry, near the Spanish village of Los Yébenes (today, a municipality). The heavily outnumbered Polish regiment, led by Colonel Jan Konopka, was surprised and nearly defeated by the larger Spanish force.
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