Invasion of Portugal (1807)

November 19–30, 1807 · Kingdom of Portugal

Result Franco-Spanish victory

French and Spanish troops under General Junot invaded Portugal after it refused to join the Continental System. The Portuguese royal family fled to Brazil, and Lisbon fell without resistance.

First French Empire

Portugal

Strength and losses

Strength
20,000

Before and after

Led to
Peninsular War May 2, 1808 – April 17, 1814
Battle of Évora (1808) July 29, 1808

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Invasion of Portugal (1807)