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Signing of the Convention

When
31 August 1839
Where
Vergara, Gipuzkoa
Part of
End of the First Carlist War: Convention of Vergara

General Espartero and General Maroto signed the treaty ending major fighting in the First Carlist War on 31 August 1839 in Bergara.

The treaty, known as the Embrace of Vergara, was signed by Espartero for the Isabelines and Maroto for the Carlists. Espartero gave a speech to assembled troops, offering them the option to continue in the Queen's service or return home.

Sources

  1. Convention of Vergara Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21

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