Battle of Roncesvalles (1813) 1813
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 25 July 1813 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1813 | 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 | Battle of the Pyrenees | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | First French Empire, Kingdom of Portugal, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.0138, -1.3047 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Roncesvalles (French: Roncevaux) (25 July 1813) took place at the high Roncevaux Pass between French and Anglo-Portuguese forces during the Peninsular War (1808–1814). The French emerged victorious by assaulting this mountain pass.
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