Birth of Abrantes Junot23 October 1771
Birth of Abrantes Junot
Historical person
Jean-Andoche Junot Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jean-Andoche Junot, based on 13 World History Database records associated with France.
13 records1771–18087 events6 places
Chronological biography
1771
1807
Capture of Lisbon1807
Siezes Portugal on Napoleon's orders & marches into Lisbon
General1807
Appointed General
General1807
Appointed General by Napoleon after capturing Lisbon
Peerage1807
Created Duc dAbrantes by Napoleon
Peerage1807
Created Duc dAbrantes by Napoleon after capturing Lisbon
Invasion of Portugal19 November 1807
Begins the invasion of Portugal
Capture of Lisbon1 December 1807
Junot captures Lisbon
Invasion of Portugal1 December 1807
Junot captures Lisbon
1808
Battle of Vimeiro21 August 1808
When a British expeditionary force landed, Junot was beaten at the Battle of Vimeiro and cut off from the French forces. Is then forced to sign the Convention of Sintra allowing him to avoid capture
Invasion of Portugal21 August 1808
When a British expeditionary force landed, Junot was beaten at the Battle of Vimeiro and cut off from the French forces. Is then forced to sign the Convention of Sintra allowing him to avoid capture
Convention of Cintra30 August 1808
The Convention of Sintra was an agreement signed on August 30, 1808 during the Peninsular War. By the agreement, the defeated French were allowed to evacuate their troops from Portugal without further conflict. The Convention was signed at the Palace of Queluz, in Queluz, Sintra, Estremadura
Invasion of Portugal30 August 1808
The Convention of Sintra was an agreement signed on August 30, 1808 during the Peninsular War. By the agreement, the defeated French were allowed to evacuate their troops from Portugal without further conflict. The Convention was signed at the Palace of Queluz, in Queluz, Sintra, Estremadura
Titles and roles
Duke · General
Record provenance
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