Revolt of the Barretinas

Quand

avr. 1687 – 1689

Type

Rébellion

Coordonnées

41.84° N, 1.54° E

Description

Catalan revolt against King Charles II of Spain

Catalan revolt against King Charles II of Spain

The Revolt of the Barretines also known as the Revolt of the Gorretes, was a Catalan rebellion fought against the government of King Charles II of Spain. The most salient complaint was against the government's quartering of soldiers. Other issues of contention were tax protests and Catalan nationalistic tensions. The revolt was funded and intensified by agents of France as part of the War of the Grand Alliance.

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