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Event · 19th century

Battle of Corunna

Historical event · 16 January 1809 · A Coruña

Date
16 January 1809
Period
19th century
Place
A Coruña

Battle of the Spanish War of Independence fought on 16 January 1809 on the outskirts of the city of A Coruña. French troops under Marshal Soult faced British troops led by Lieutenant General John Moore. It is also known as the Battle of Corunna.