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Almeida

Town

Fortified town on Portugal's border with Spain, besieged in the Peninsular War.

View on map 40.73° N, 6.91° W Wikipedia

Held by

since 1789 Portugal de facto
November 30, 1807 – May 1, 1808 France de facto Military occupation
September 15, 1810 – April 7, 1811 France de facto Military occupation

Events here 3

July 24, 1810 Combat of the Côa
July 25 – August 27, 1810 Siege of Almeida (1810)
April 7 – May 10, 1811 Blockade of Almeida