Battle of Villarrobledo

Battle of Villarrobledo
Part of First Carlist War
Date September 20, 1836
Location Villarrobledo
Result Liberal victory
Belligerents
Carlists supporting

Infante Carlos of Spain

 Liberals (Isabelinos or Cristinos) supporting
Isabella II of Spain and her regent mother Maria Christina
Commanders and leaders
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]

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 battle was a major defeat for the Carlist general Miguel Gómez Damas, and his forces suffered large casualties, including 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).

References

  1. ^ a b HUGHES, J. M., Revelations of Spain in 1845 by an English Resident, vol I, p. 305. Londres, Henry Colburn Pb, 1845.