Rebellion of Rebels in Madrid
Suppresses the rebellion in Madrid
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1808 in France
Explore 43 historical events and records for France in 1808.
Historical records for France in 1808
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May
July
Birth of Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon
Birth of Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon, from Irish Jacobite immigrants
Succession
Succeeds as King of Naples, with the title Joachim I Napoleon
Battle of Baylen
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 Baylen
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 Baylen
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.
Battle of Baylen
1st setback for Napoleon who calls Spain, "The Spanish ulcer".
Battle of Baylen
Spain successfully revolts against French domination.
Battle of Baylen
The Battle of Baylen is fought by the Spanish Army of Andalusia, led by Generals Francisco Castanos and Theodor von Reding.
Battle of Baylen
The heaviest fighting takes place near Baylen, a village by the Guadalquivir river in southern Spain.
Battle of Baylen
and the Imperial French Armys II corps dobservation de la Gironde under General Pierre Dupont de lÉtang.
Siege of Cordoba
Events proved otherwise, and after storming and plundering Cordoba in July, Dupont retraced his steps to the north of the province to await reinforcements
Siege of Cordoba
In June 1808, following the widespread uprisings against the French occupation of Spain, Napoleon organized French units into flying columns to pacify Spain's major centres of resistance.
Siege of Cordoba
One of these, under General Dupont, was dispatched across the Sierra Morena and south through Andalusia to the port of Cadiz where a French naval squadron lay at the mercy of the Spanish.
Siege of Cordoba
The Emperor was confident that with 20,000 men, Dupont would crush any opposition encountered on the way.
August
Succession
Proclaimed King of Naples
Battle of Vimeiro
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 Portugal
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 Cintra
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
Convention of Cintra
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.1 The Convention was signed at the Palace of Queluz, in Queluz, Sintra, Estremadura
Invasion of Portugal
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 Portugal
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
October
Grande Armee
Orders the Grande Armee to be broken up
November
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Army in Spain, assumes control
Battle of Tudela
Takes command of the army in Spain & defeats the Spanish
December
Capture of Madrid
Captures Madrid & causes the British under General Moore to retreat
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Capri
Captures Capri
Code Napoleon
Introduces the Code Napoleon
Commander of 5th Corps
Appointed Divisional Commander in Spain
Commander of 5th Corps
Appointed Divisional Commander in Spain
Constitution of France
Introduces the Code Napoleon
Invasion of Iberian Peninsular
Leads the French armies during the Peninsular War
Lieutenant
Appointed Emperors Lieutenant in Spain
Marshal
Appointed Marshal of France
Marshal
Appointed Marshal of France
Mobilization
A French army is assembled under Ney & Napoleon & Joseph is reinstated in Madrid
Naval Architecture Balances Speed And Firepower
French standard designs sought effective sailing qualities without sacrificing broadside strength. The decision affected how hull size and armament were balanced.
Peerage
Created a Comte
Peerage
Created a Comte
Peerage
Created Duke of Rivoli
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