4,000 (Gómez’s forces) ~10,000 Date 20 September 1836 Location Villarrobledo, Spain | 200 dead and wounded, 500 prisoners Unknown Result Liberal victory | |
Similar First Carlist War, Battle of Maella, Battle of Artaza, Battle of Alegría de Álava, Battle of Mendigorría | ||
The Battle of Villarrobledo was a battle of the First Carlist War, occurring on September 20, 1836, south of Villarrobledo at a campground called Vega de San Cristóbal, which lies near a hermitage of the same name. However, there were also casualties reported in Villarrobledo proper.
The forces engaged in the battle consisted of
ISABELINOS
3rd Division: Gen. Alaix - I and II bat. Principe - I and II bat. Cordova - I and II bat. Almansa - 4 Guides coys. Cavalry: D. Diego de Leon - Princess Hussars (150 troopers) - 1st and 5th Light Cavalry (200 troopers) TOTAL: 4000 inf and 350 cav
CARLISTAS Gen. Goméz 5 battalions 5 squadrons
Aragón Division: Cabrera
Aragonese Brigade: D. José Marín, "el Serrador" - 3 Battalions Valencian Brigade: D. Joaquín Quilez - 2 Battalions Cavalry: - 580 troopers (6 squadrons)
The battle was a major defeat for the Carlist general Miguel Gómez Damas, and his forces suffered large casualties, as well as the loss of large amounts of munitions.
For his victory, Isidro de Alaix Fábregas was given the title of Viscount of Villarrobledo (Vizconde de Villarrobledo) and was awarded the Cross of Saint Ferdinand (Cruz Laureada de San Fernando).