Capture of Fort-Dauphin (1794) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Capture of Fort-Dauphin (1794) |
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| Part of the French Revolutionary Wars | |||||||
.jpg) A View from the north of Fort Liberte |
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Spain |
 France |
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Gabriel de Aristizábal |
Candy Jean-François Papillon |
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| 3 ships of the line 1 frigate 400 men |
1031 men | ||||||
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| none | 1031 captured 41 artillery guns taken |
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The Capture of Fort-Dauphin was an event during the French Revolutionary Wars where Spain took control of a fort called Fort-Dauphin (now known as Fort-Liberté) from France. This happened in 1794. A Spanish group led by Gabriel de Aristizábal managed to capture the fort without anyone getting hurt. Over a thousand French soldiers who were guarding the fort gave up without a fight.
Taking Control of Fort-Dauphin
The French soldiers at Fort-Dauphin were surrounded. Spanish forces had blocked them by land and sea, so they couldn't get supplies or help. Because of this, the French had to give up.
When the Spanish took over the fort, the French commander, Candy, was taken away. The other French soldiers became prisoners of war and were sent back to France.
What Happened Next
The capture of Fort-Dauphin by the Spanish was a big setback for France. Around the same time, the British had also taken control of several French colonies in other parts of the world. These included Pondicherry in India and islands like Martinique, Guadeloupe, and St. Lucia in the West Indies. Losing Fort-Dauphin meant France was losing more and more of its overseas territories.
See also
In Spanish: Toma de Fort-Dauphin para niños
