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Chronological Table: Battle (Barrosa The French defeated)

Battle of Barrosa. - The French defeated by General Graham, March 5. The Empress of France, Maria-Louisa, delivered of a son, who is styled King of Rome, March 20.

Island of Anholt attacked by a Danish force of nearly 4,000 men; repulsed by a British force.

Battle of Albuera, May 16.

The French island of Java capitulated to the British arms, August 8. Feudal rights abolished in Spain, August 19.

A comet appeared in England, September 1.

Serious riots at Nottingham; destruction of machinery, November 16. 1812 Ciudad Rodrigo taken by storm, January 19. - - - Destructive earthquake at Caraccas, etc., March 26.

Badajoz taken by storm, April 6.