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Siege of Barcelona in 801: Frankish soldiers protected behind a mantlet, 1890. Creator: Joan Serra y Pausas.

Siege of Barcelona in 801: Frankish soldiers protected behind a mantlet, 1890. Creator: Joan Serra y Pausas.

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Siege of Barcelona in 801: Frankish soldiers protected behind a mantlet, 1890. Louis the Pious (778-840) began the conquest of the Muslim-held city of Barcelona. On 3 April 801, after a hard siege of the city, the inhabitants themselves opened the gates of the city to the Frankish army of Louis the Pious, led by William of Gellone, Duke of Toulouse (755-812). Barcelona became the capital of the County of Barcelona. From "Glorias Españolas" (Glories of Spain), Volume II, published in Barcelona, 1890.

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Creator
  1. Joan Serra y Pausas, attributed to: Spanish: Author, artist
People Related
  1. Louis the Pious: Frankish: King of Aquitaine, Holy Roman Emperor
  2. St William of Gellone: French: Duke of Toulouse, saint
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
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History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Locations & Buildings Castles

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5187x3471
File Size : 52,747kb

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  1. LTL1039962
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  1. 1190002222
  1. 3-074-425
  1. 3074425
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