Battle of Villarrobledo


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 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 and was awarded the Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand.

Order of Battle

Liberals

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
- 1st and 5th Light Cavalry
Total: 4,000 infantry and 350 cavalry

Carlists

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