War of the Oranges

The War of the Oranges was a brief conflict in 1801 in which Spanish forces, instigated by the government of France, and ultimately supported by the French military, invaded Portugal. The war resulted in the Treaty of Badajoz, the loss of Portuguese territory, in particular losing Olivenza to Spain.

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Which happened first?

• War of the Oranges and First Barbary War began in the same year
• War of the Oranges began 1 year after Battle of Marengo
• War of the Oranges began 1 year after Battle of Hohenlinden
• War of the Oranges began 2 years before Second Anglo-Maratha War
• War of the Oranges began 2 years after Battle of Mount Tabor

Timeline

1. Battle of Mount TaborApril 16, 1799
2. Battle of HohenlindenDecember 3, 1800
3. Battle of MarengoJune 14, 1800
4. First Barbary WarMay 10, 1801 – June 10, 1805
5. War of the Oranges (this page)May 20, 1801 – June 9, 1801
6. Second Anglo-Maratha War1803–1805

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