Battle of Valencia de Alcántara
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The Battle of Valencia de Alcántara took place in August 1762 when an Anglo Portuguese force led by John Burgoyne surprised and captured the town of Valencia de Alcántara from its Spanish defenders during the Seven Years' War. The town was taken on 27 August as part of the defence against the Spanish invasion of Portugal.
1762
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Battle of Valencia de Alcantara
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Location: 39.4167, -7.2333, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1762-08-27T00:00:00Z
1762-08-27T00:00:00Z
1762 Battle of Valencia de Alcántara
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John Burgoyne| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1762 | Battle of Valencia de Alcántara | battle, Spain, Kingdom of Portugal, Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1762 | Battle of Marvão | Kingdom of Great Britain, battle | Wikidata |
| site | castle | Castle of Castelo de Vide | cultural heritage, castle | Wikidata | |
| site | fort | Fort São Roque | fort, cultural heritage | Wikidata | |
| commons | image | John Burgoyne | Commons | ||
