Battle

Battle of the Tagus

11 Jul 1831 · 40.32° N, 1.70° W

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When
11 Jul 1831
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
40.32° N, 1.70° W
Description
1831 naval engagement between France and Portugal
Naval
yes

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Battle of the Tagus (1831)

1831 battle of the Liberal Wars

The Battle of the Tagus took place on 11 July 1831 during the Liberal Wars. At the mouth of the Tagus river in Portugal, a French fleet attacked and subdued Miguelite fortifications with the aim of forcing the regime of Miguel I of Portugal to recognise the newly established July Monarchy in France.

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