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Theodor von Reding Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Theodor von Reding, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Switzerland.

6 records1755–18094 events3 places

Chronological biography

1755

Birth of Theodor von Reding5 July 1755
Warfare / Military · Schwyz

Birth of Theodor von Reding

1806

Governor of Malaga1806
Warfare / Napoleonic Wars · Governor of Malaga · Malaga

Appointed Governor of Malaga

1808

Battle of Baylen16 July 1808
Warfare / Napoleonic Wars · General · Baylen

This record states: 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.

Battle of Baylen16 July 1808
Warfare / Napoleonic Wars · General · Baylen

This record states: 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.

Battle of Baylen16 July 1808
Warfare / Napoleonic Wars · General · Baylen

This record states: 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.

1809

Death of Theodor von Reding23 April 1809
Warfare / Military

Death of Theodor von Reding

Titles and roles

General · Governor of Malaga

Record provenance

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