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1704 in Spain

Explore 4 historical events and records for Spain in 1704.

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Historical records for Spain in 1704

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June

June 1704

Invasion of Portugal

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

Villadarias invades Portugal and takes towns including Castelo de Vide and Marvao.

August

4 August 1704

Surrender of Gibraltar

Salinas, Diego · Gibraltar · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Diego de Salinas surrenders Gibraltar after bombardment and the landing of Allied troops.

October

October 1704

Siege of Gibraltar

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

Villadarias commands Spanish forces attempting to recapture Gibraltar after its Allied seizure.

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1704

Capture of Gibraltar

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

The British capture Gibraltar

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