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Charles Mordaunt Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Mordaunt, based on 10 World History Database records associated with England.

10 records1705–17078 events4 places

Chronological biography

1705

Spanish ExpeditionJune 1705
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Lisbon

Leads troops toward the Spanish theatre.

Command in Spain20 June 1705
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Lisbon

Peterborough arrives at Lisbon to lead English and Dutch troops in the Spanish theatre.

Siege of BarcelonaSeptember 1705
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Barcelona

Peterborough begins operations against Barcelona in support of Archduke Charles.

Capture of Montjuic17 September 1705
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Barcelona

Captures Montjuic during operations against Barcelona.

Capture of Montjuic17 September 1705
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Barcelona

Peterborough captures Montjuic, opening the way for the Allied attack on Barcelona.

Capture of Barcelona14 October 1705
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Barcelona

Helps take Barcelona for Archduke Charles.

Capture of Barcelona14 October 1705
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Barcelona

Peterborough helps capture Barcelona for the Habsburg claimant Charles.

1706

Valencia Campaign1706
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Valencia

Expands Allied influence in Valencia.

Entry into Valencia24 January 1706
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Earl · Commander · Valencia

Peterborough enters Valencia and expands Allied influence in eastern Spain.

1707

Recall from Spain1707
Government / Government of Great Britain · Earl · London

Peterborough is recalled to England after disputes over his conduct of the Spanish campaign.

Titles and roles

Earl · Earl · Commander

Record provenance

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