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Battle of Trocadero 1823

Battle of Trocadero: Prise du Trocadéro par le duc d'Angoulême, 31 aout 1823
Image: Paul Delaroche, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date31 August 1823Wikidata
Year1823Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationSpainNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictRoyalist WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsBourbon Restoration in France, Kingdom of Spain (1820-1823)Wikidata P710
Coordinates36.5200, -6.2283Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Trocadero, fought on 31 August 1823, was a significant battle in France's expedition in support of the Spanish King Ferdinand VII. The French defeated the Spanish liberal forces and restored Ferdinand to absolute rule.

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Location

36.5200, -6.2283 · Spain

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