Battle of Montejurra ends the Carlist stronghold at Estella (1876)

In February 1876, government forces under General Fernando Primo de Rivera launched a final offensive to capture Estella, the last Carlist stronghold. At Montejurra, they defeated a Carlist force, forcing a withdrawal. Shortly after, government troops stormed Estella, ending the Carlist control of the town.

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Background. Estella served as the court of Carlos VII and the capital of Carlist Spain from 1872. By 1876, it remained the primary Carlist stronghold. The Spanish government initiated a final offensive in February 1876 to capture the city and end the uprising, marking the conclusion of the Third Carlist War.

Engagement at Montejurra. General Fernando Primo de Rivera marched on Estella, encountering a Carlist force at nearby Montejurra. Following a courageous and costly defence, the Carlist commander was forced to withdraw, clearing the path for the government troops to advance on the stronghold.

Capture of Estella. Following the engagement at Montejurra, government troops drove through weak Carlist defenses protecting Estella. The city was taken by storm, leading to the surrender of the Carlists in the town. This event effectively ended the Carlist control of Estella, which had served as their capital since 1872.

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