Battle of Orihuela (1873) 1873
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 30 August 1873 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1873 | 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 | Cantonal revolution | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Canton of Cartagena, First Spanish Republic | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.0833, -0.9333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Orihuela took place in Spain on August 30, 1873, between the forces of the Canton of Cartagena, led by Antonio Gálvez, and the government forces, led by the military governor Ruiz Piñero and Mariano Artés Campillo. The fight ended with victory for the cantonalists and resulted in Orihuela's adherence to the revolutionary cause.
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