Siege of Cádiz

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:aftermath decline of French influence in Spain
strengthening of Spanish nationalism
Continued hostilities between Spain and England
gptkbp:allies Involved various European powers
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
High casualties on both sides
Significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:combatant gptkb:English_forces
gptkb:France
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:Spanish_Empire
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspired literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in various historical novels
gptkbp:date 1810-1812
gptkbp:defense Cádiz garrison
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Strained Anglo-Spanish relations
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 years
Approximately one year
gptkbp:economic_impact Affected trade routes
gptkbp:end_date 1597
gptkbp:engine Used during the siege
gptkbp:fortifications Cádiz walls
gptkbp:has_enemies gptkb:English_fleet
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied by military historians
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between England and Spain.
Late 16th century conflicts in Europe
gptkbp:historical_debate Controversies over the siege's effectiveness
gptkbp:historical_documentation Documented in military archives
gptkbp:historical_impact Influenced naval warfare strategies
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Varied perspectives on the siege's impact
gptkbp:historical_records Chronicled by various historians
gptkbp:historical_significance influence on Spanish Constitution of 1812
Demonstrated the resilience of Spanish defenses
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Cádiz
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:General_José_de_la_Pezuela
gptkb:General_François_de_Negrier
gptkb:General_Jean-Antoine_Sérurier
gptkb:General_Manuel_de_la_Peña_y_Peña
gptkb:General_Manuel_de_Godoy
gptkb:General_Henri_de_la_Tour_d'_Auvergne
gptkb:General_Juan_de_la_Cruz_Mourgeón
gptkb:General_Louis_de_Lacy
gptkb:General_Joaquín_Blake_y_Joyes
gptkb:Admiral_Ciriaco_de_la_Unión_y_de_la_Paz
General Francisco de la Serna
General Francisco de Goya (notable artist during the period)
General Pierre de Boussage
gptkbp:legacy Remembered as a significant siege in history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cádiz,_Spain
gptkbp:military_leadership Led by English commanders
Led by Spanish commanders
gptkbp:military_outcome Strengthened Spanish naval power
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:blockade
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Isle_of_Wight
siege warfare
Siege warfare techniques
Combination of land and sea tactics
Implemented by English forces
gptkbp:military_technology Use of cannons
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_Cádiz
defense of the city
blockade by French forces
establishment of the Cortes of Cádiz
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Duke_of_Medina_Sidonia
gptkb:Sir_Walter_Raleigh
gptkbp:outcome Cádiz remained under Spanish control
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Napoleonic_Wars
gptkbp:primary_source Letters and reports from the time
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Spanish_Armada
gptkb:Battle_of_Gravelines
gptkbp:result Spanish victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the Anglo-Spanish War
gptkbp:start_date 1596
gptkbp:strategic_goals Capture of Cádiz
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Spanish fleet
gptkbp:tactics Blockade and bombardment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Barrosa
gptkb:Cádiz,_Spain
gptkb:the_Battle_of_Barrosa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5