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Foreign News
June 6, 1823
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Victory by Constitutionalists over Royal party in Tras Montes near Oporto, Portugal, on April 9, 1810, leading to capture of Royal general, defection of his forces, and perceived end of civil war.
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FROM PORTUGAL
By the ship General Lingan, Crabtree, arrived here yesterday from St. Ubes, having left that port on the 10th of April, we learn that the day before sailing, the town was illuminated in consequence of a victory obtained by the Constitutionalists over the Royal party in the district of Tras Montes, near Oporto. It was said that the general of the Royal party was taken prisoner, and that most of his forces had gone over to the side of the Constitutionalists. This battle was regarded as putting an end to the civil war in Portugal. [Balt. Amer.
By the ship General Lingan, Crabtree, arrived here yesterday from St. Ubes, having left that port on the 10th of April, we learn that the day before sailing, the town was illuminated in consequence of a victory obtained by the Constitutionalists over the Royal party in the district of Tras Montes, near Oporto. It was said that the general of the Royal party was taken prisoner, and that most of his forces had gone over to the side of the Constitutionalists. This battle was regarded as putting an end to the civil war in Portugal. [Balt. Amer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
Political
What keywords are associated?
Portugal Civil War
Constitutionalists Victory
Royal Party Defeat
Tras Montes Battle
General Captured
What entities or persons were involved?
General Of The Royal Party
Crabtree
Where did it happen?
Tras Montes Near Oporto, Portugal
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Tras Montes Near Oporto, Portugal
Event Date
9th Of April
Key Persons
General Of The Royal Party
Crabtree
Outcome
general of the royal party taken prisoner; most of his forces gone over to the constitutionalists; regarded as putting an end to the civil war in portugal
Event Details
Victory obtained by the Constitutionalists over the Royal party in the district of Tras Montes, near Oporto; town illuminated in celebration