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1702 in Spain

Explore 6 historical events and records for Spain in 1702.

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Historical records for Spain in 1702

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June

June 1702

Italian Campaign

Philip V · Northern Italy · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Philip travels to Italy to support the Bourbon armies and defend Spanish possessions.

August

15 August 1702

Presence at Luzzara

Philip V · Luzzara · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Philip accompanies the Bourbon army during the battle of Luzzara.

August 1702

Defence of Cadiz

Castillo Fajardo, Francisco · Cadiz · Captain General · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Villadarias organises the Spanish defence that frustrates the Allied expedition.

August 1702

Defence of Cadiz

Castillo Fajardo, Francisco · Cadiz · Captain General · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Villadarias defends Cadiz against the Anglo-Dutch expedition during the opening campaigns in Spain.

October

October 1702

Loss of Treasure Fleet

Velasco y Tejada, Manuel de · Vigo Bay · Treasure Fleet Commander · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Velasco's fleet is captured, burnt, or sunk after the harbour defences collapse.

October 1702

Treasure Fleet at Vigo

Velasco y Tejada, Manuel de · Vigo Bay · Treasure Fleet Commander · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Velasco commands the Spanish treasure fleet sheltered inside Vigo Bay.

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