Battle of El Albujón

When

21 Sep 1706

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

37.72° N, 1.05° W

Description

1706 battle of the War of the Spanish Succession

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1706 battle of the War of the Spanish Succession

The Battle of El Albujón was a confrontation between Bourbon troops under commandante Patricio Moran and corporal José Hernández and an English force backed by troops loyal to Charles VI. It took place on 21 September 1706 and formed part of the War of the Spanish Succession. It took part in the El Albujón district of the Spanish town of Cartagena and ended in a Bourbon victory.

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