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The siege of the War of Succession

Dénia, La Marina Alta, Alicante

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The siege of the War of Succession

Historical milestone · Dénia, La Marina Alta, Alicante

Image of Dénia, not of the place itself.

The city declared for the archduke Charles in 1705 and withstood a first Bourbon siege. In November 1708 the troops of Felipe V took the castle after a long bombardment; the stronghold lost its fueros and part of its defences was dismantled.

1707-1708

Photo: Arabitere (CC0)

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