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Siege of Tarragona, Peninsular War, (1808-1814), Catalonia, Spain, 1811 (1853). Creator: Ildefonso Cibera.

Siege of Tarragona, Peninsular War, (1808-1814), Catalonia, Spain, 1811 (1853). Creator: Ildefonso Cibera.

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Siege of Tarragona, Peninsular War, (1808-1814), Catalonia, Spain, 1811 (1853). It confronted the French troops under the command of General Suchet against the Spanish troops led by Juan Senen de Contreras, military governor of the city. The fighting took place between 5 May and 29 June 1811, ending with the French occupation of the city. Tarragona remained under French control until Suchet's retreating on 13 August 1813. From "Historia General de España" by Father Mariana, Madrid, 1853.

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  1. Ildefonso Cibera, attributed to: {Spanish}: Artist, engraver, printmakerSearch Wikipedia for Ildefonso Cibera
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  1. Juan de Mariana: Spanish: Jesuit priest, historian, authorSearch Wikipedia for Juan de Mariana
  2. Louis Gabriel Suchet: French: Military commander, soldierSearch Wikipedia for Louis Gabriel Suchet
  3. Juan de Contreras: Spanish: Military commanderSearch Wikipedia for Juan de Contreras
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World Europe Spain Catalonia Tarragona Tarragona

  1. 41 07 00 N , 001 15 00 E
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