1 May 1808AbdicationCharles IV
Abdicates in favour of Joseph Bonaparte
Historical records for Spain in 1808, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Abdicates in favour of Joseph Bonaparte
Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate by Napoleon. Abdication of his father, Charles IV. 18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII
18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII
18 Supreme Governing Juntas are established in the provinces ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII
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
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.
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.
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.
1st setback for Napoleon who calls Spain, "The Spanish ulcer".
Spain successfully revolts against French domination.
The Battle of Baylen is fought by the Spanish Army of Andalusia, led by Generals Francisco Castanos and Theodor von Reding.
The heaviest fighting takes place near Baylen, a village by the Guadalquivir river in southern Spain.
and the Imperial French Armys II corps dobservation de la Gironde under General Pierre Dupont de lÉtang.
The Supreme Central Governing Junta is established, ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII
Appointed President of Spain, President of the Supreme Central Governing Junta
Appointed President of Spain, President of the Supreme Central Governing Junta
The Supreme Central Governing Junta is established, ruling in the name of Ferdinand VII
Appointed President of Spain, President of the Supreme Central Governing Junta
Appointed President of Spain, President of the Supreme Central Governing Junta
Marshal Lefebvres IV Corps fall upon Blakes 19,000 men at Pancorbo, turning back the hesitant Spanish advance. Blake retreats swiftly and in good order, preventing Napoleon's planned envelopment & annihilation of the Spanish flank
Blake surprises his enemies again when, at Valmaceda, he suddenly turns about & attacks the French vanguard, inflicting a stinging defeat
A well-coordinated French attack shatters Blakes centre & drives his army from the field in a rout
Charles IV is forced to abdicate
Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate by Napoleon
Abdication of his father, Charles IV
Ferdinand VII is forced to abdicate by Napoleon
Ferdinand VII is arrested by Napoleon, 1808-14
Blake & Cuesta are defeated at Medina del Rio Seco
Appointed Commander of the Supreme Juntas Army of Galicia (a force of 43,000 holding the Spanish left wing along the Cantabrian mountains) during the French invasio
Appointed Head of the Supreme Juntas Army of Galicia (a force of 43,000 holding the Spanish left wing along the Cantabrian mountains) during the French invasion
Corrupt Prime Minister of Spain, his plotting & negligence enables French armies to seize control of the country virtually without opposition
Succeeds as King of Spain
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