Battle of the Monterrey Valley 1809
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 6 March 1809 – 7 March 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 Portugal, Kingdom of Spain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.9469, -7.4494 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Monterrey Valley (6 – 7 March 1809) was fought during the Peninsular War outside Monterrei, Orense, in Spain. Resulting in a French victory, it took place in the early stages of Marshal Soult's Second French invasion of Portugal.
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