Follow Francisco Castanos through 9 dated historical records for Spain.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
General Castanos, commanding the Spanish field army at San Roque, and General von Reding, Governor of Malaga, travelled to Seville to negotiate with the Seville Junta, a patriotic assembly committed to resisting the French incursions, and to turn the provinces combined forces against the French
Role range: 1800-1815
Between 16 and 19 July, Spanish forces converged on the French positions stretched out along villages on the Guadalquivir and attacked at several points, forcing the confused French defenders to shift their divisions.
Role range: 1800-1815
Caught between Castanos and Reding, Dupont attempted vainly to break through the Spanish line at Baylen in three bloody and desperate charges, losing more than 2,500 men.
Role range: 1800-1815
With Castanos pinning Dupont downstream at Andujar, Reding successfully forced the river at Mengibar and seized Baylen, interposing himself between the two wings of the French army.
Role range: 1800-1815
1st setback for Napoleon who calls Spain, "The Spanish ulcer".
Role range: 1800-1815
Spain successfully revolts against French domination.
Role range: 1800-1815
The Battle of Baylen is fought by the Spanish Army of Andalusia, led by Generals Francisco Castanos and Theodor von Reding.
Role range: 1800-1815
The heaviest fighting takes place near Baylen, a village by the Guadalquivir river in southern Spain.
Role range: 1800-1815
and the Imperial French Armys II corps dobservation de la Gironde under General Pierre Dupont de lÉtang.
Role range: 1800-1815
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