Carlos de España
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This article is about the general who fought in the Peninsular War. For the 14th-century nobleman, see Charles de La Cerda.
Carlos de España, 1st Conde de España[1] (15 August 1775 – 1839), also known as Charles d'Espagnac or, from 1817, Carlos d'Espagne,[2] was a French-born Spanish general who saw distinguished service in the Peninsular War, and as governor of Barcelona, was an opponent of Spanish liberals. In his letters and dispatches, Wellington refers to him as Carlos de España.[3]
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Carlos de España | |
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Born | 15 August 1775 Ramefort (Haute-Garonne), France |
Died | 2 November 1836(1836-11-02) (aged 61) Organyà, Spain |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Spain |
Service/ | Spanish Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | Battle of the Gebora (1809) Battle of Albuera (1811) Siege of Badajoz (1812) Battle of Salamanca (1812) Battle of Vitoria (1813) Siege of Pamplona (1813) |
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