Rebellion of Hidalgo
Crushes the rebellion led by Hidalgo
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1811 in Spain
Explore 12 historical events and records for Spain in 1811.
Historical records for Spain in 1811
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January
May
Independence of Paraguay
Paraguayan revolutionaries declare independence from Spanish rule during Ferdinand VII's disputed reign.
Independence of Spain
Paraguayan revolutionaries declare independence from Spanish rule during Ferdinand VII's disputed reign.
Battle of Albuhera
Blake fights the French at Albuera alongside William Beresfords Anglo-Portuguese army
Battle of Albuhera
Spaniards under Blakes command successfully hold the allied flank against the strongest French infantry attack of the war, earning him promotion to Captain General
Captain
Spaniards under Blakes command successfully hold the allied flank against the strongest French infantry attack of the war, earning him promotion to Captain General
Captain
Spaniards under Blakes command successfully hold the allied flank against the strongest French infantry attack of the war, earning him promotion to Captain General
July
Independence of Spain
Venezuela declares its independence
Independence of Venezuela
Venezuela declares its independence
Other events (month unknown)
Chief Engineer
Appointed Chief Engineer of the Spanish Royal Army
Chief Engineer
Appointed Chief Engineer of the Spanish Royal Army
Siege of Valencia
Blake is transferred to eastern Spain to combat Marshal Suchets advance on Valencia
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