Battle of Villarrobledo
| Battle of Villarrobledo | |||||||
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| Part of First Carlist War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Carlists supporting |
Liberals (Isabelinos or Cristinos) supporting Isabella II of Spain and her regent mother Maria Christina | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Miguel Gómez Damas Ramón Cabrera y Griñó |
Isidro de Alaix Fábregas Diego de León y Navarrete | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 4,000 (Gómez’s forces) | ~10,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 200 dead and wounded, 500 prisoners[1] | Unknown | ||||||
The Battle of Villarrobledo was a battle of the First Carlist War, occurring on September 20, 1836, south of Villarrobledo at a campground called Vega de San Cristóbal, which lies near a hermitage of the same name. However, there were also casualties reported in Villarrobledo proper.
The forces engaged in the battle consisted of
ISABELINOS
3rd Division: Gen. Alaix - I and II bat. Principe - I and II bat. Cordova - I and II bat. Almansa - 4 Guides coys. Cavalry: D. Diego de Leon - Princess Hussars (150 troopers) - 1st and 5th Light Cavalry (200 troopers) TOTAL: 4000 inf and 350 cav
CARLISTAS Gen. Goméz 5 battalions 5 squadrons
Aragón Division: Cabrera
Aragonese Brigade: D. José Marín, "el Serrador" - 3 Battalions Valencian Brigade: D. Joaquín Quilez - 2 Battalions Cavalry: - 580 troopers (6 squadrons)
The battle was a major defeat for the Carlist general Miguel Gómez Damas, and his forces suffered large casualties, as well as the loss of large amounts of munitions.[1]
For his victory, Isidro de Alaix Fábregas was given the title of Viscount of Villarrobledo (Vizconde de Villarrobledo) and was awarded the Cross of Saint Ferdinand (Cruz Laureada de San Fernando).
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Coordinates: 39°16′00″N 2°36′00″W / 39.2667°N 2.6000°W