Bailén (archaically known as Baylen in English) is a town in the province of Jaén, Spain.

Bailén es una ciudad y municipio español perteneciente a la provincia de Jaén, en la comunidad autónoma de Andalucía. Bailén está ubicado en la comarca de Sierra Morena, paso natural de las vías de comunicación que enlazan el centro, este y norte de la península ibérica con el sur.

The Battle of Bailén was fought in 1808 between the Spanish Army of Andalusia, led by General Francisco Javier Castaños and the Imperial French Army's II corps d'observation de la Gironde under General Pierre Dupont de l'Étang.

Bailén. Read more Read less. Important crossroads at the foot of the Sierrra Morena Mountains in the main route between Andalucí­a and Castille. It is a city which combines new industries with the traditional life which depends on agriculture and the olive tree.However, it preserves interesting monuments such as the Castle, the Church of la ...

BAILÉN. by Saskia Mier. Bailén is the perfect destination for history enthusiasts. The town was the site of an important turning point during the Battle of the Peninsular War (Guerra de la Independencia) on the 19 July 1808, when Francisco Castaños and the Spanish defeated the great Napoleonic Army for the first time. The annual ...

Oct 9, 2022 · The festivities calendar for Bailén is wide-ranging and you can enjoy a variety of events throughout the year, each one consisting of diverse activities.

July 19th to 22nd, 1808 at Bailén or Baylen, in Andalusia (nowadays Province of Jaen, Spain). Involved forces French army (20,000 to 24,000 men, including 2,750 cavalry, 21 cannons) under the command of General Pierre Antoine Dupont de l'Étang.

Nov 23, 2022 · On july 19, 1808, the armies of Dupont and Reding encountered each other at the gates of Bailén, a small peaceful village in Jaén. The Spanish were about 20,000 while the French army is estimated at around 16,000 professional and experienced soldiers.

The battlefield at Bailén is neither easy to find nor amenable to exploration. Travelling from Córdoba on the NIV-E5, exit at the 299km junction (Bailén) and immediately double-back on a minor road signposted to El Burguillo.

The Battle of Bailén, 1808 Without a doubt, this is the historical event for which Bailén is known worldwide. A glorious contest that pitted the unassailable fighting power of the French army against the courage and bravery of Spanish troops supported by the people, that would end for the Gauls with their first defeat on the battlefield.