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Aranjuez

Town

Spanish royal town south of Madrid, where the 1808 riot forced Charles IV to abdicate.

View on map 40.03° N, 3.60° W Wikipedia

Held by

since 1789 Spain de facto
May 2, 1808 – May 21, 1813 France de facto Military occupation

Events here 5

June 3, 1777 Treaty of Aranjuez (1777)
April 12, 1779 Treaty of Aranjuez (1779)
December 25, 1780 Treaty of Aranjuez (1780)
March 21, 1801 Treaty of Aranjuez (1801)
March 18–19, 1808 Tumult of Aranjuez