Historical Events tagged with "french occupation"
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Military & Warfare
Madrid Rebels Executed Near Príncipe Pío Hill
May 3rd, 1808 216 years ago
Following a violent uprising against French occupation, several Madrid citizens who had risen up on May 2 faced execution near the Príncipe Pío hill. The insurrection was sparked by mounting tensions due to French policies and increased military presence, leading to a desperate but ultimately futile bid for freedom from foreign control. Those executed exemplified the fierce resistance of the local populace.
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