The battles fought for possession of this fortified stronghold are generally known by the Spanish name for the place (Fuenterrabía).
Battle of Fuenterrabía (1521), in which Claude, Duke of Guise distinguished himself, was instigated by Guillaume Gouffier, seigneur de Bonnivet, in command of the army of Navarre; he occupied Fuenterrabía and was probably responsible for the renewal of hostilities resulting from its not being restored. The city was finally returned to Spain in 1524.
Siege of Fuenterrabía (1638) was the outcome of a siege by the invading forces of Louis XIII, led by Condé. 27,000 French soldiers besieged the city for two months, firing 16,000 shells into the walled city, leaving only 300 survivors, most of them women and children. The city was virtually destroyed, but nevertheless did not surrender.The Spanish soldiers were successful, and the raising of the siege is celebrated annually on 8 September in a parade, known as Alarde.
Battle of Fuenterrabía (1719), during the War of the Quadruple Alliance.
Battle of Fuenterrabía (1792), in which French revolutionary forces took the city by breaching the walls. After they took over the city, they blew up the section of walling facing France, with the help of German engineers.[citation needed] A remainder of the walls escaped destruction thanks to the signing the Peace Treaty of Basilea.
The battles fought for possession of this fortified stronghold are generally known by the Spanish name for the place (Fuenterrabía).
Battle of Fuenterrabía (1521), in which Claude, Duke of Guise distinguished himself, was instigated by Guillaume Gouffier, seigneur de Bonnivet, in command of the army of Navarre; he occupied Fuenterrabía and was probably responsible for the renewal of hostilities resulting from its not being restored. The city was finally returned to Spain in 1524.
Siege of Fuenterrabía (1638) was the outcome of a siege by the invading forces
