Battle of Puente Sanpayo 1809
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 June 1809 – 9 June 1809 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1809 | Wikidata P580 (start 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 | First French Empire, Kingdom of Spain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 42.3489, -8.6067 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Puente Sanpayo or Battle of San Payo (Galician: Ponte Sampaio) took place at the eponymous bridge in Pontevedra, between 7–9 June 1809 during the Peninsular War. It ended with a Spanish victory achieved by Colonel Pablo Morillo who repelled Marshal Michel Ney's attempt to displace him from a strong riverside position.
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