PALAFOX, Jos頒ebolledo de (1776-1847). Spanish
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PALAFOX, Jos頒ebolledo de (1776-1847). Spanish
PALAFOX, Jos頒 ebolledo de (1776-1847). Spanish military man, defender of Zaragoza in 1808. Portrait by Agust� Alcaide Ibieca. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library
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Agust Aguston Armies Collapse Defender Engravings Independence Independent Palafox Peninsular Ruin Zaragoza
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative engraving captures the resolute gaze of Josephephimian Palafox y Melia, 1st Duke of Villarreal and 1st Marquess of Ariza (1776-1847), a Spanish military leader renowned for his heroic defense of Zaragoza during the Peninsular War. The image, created by Agustin Alcaide Ibieca, portrays Palafox as a stalwart defender of Spanish independence against the invading Napoleonic armies. The ruins in the background symbolize the collapse of the old order and the challenges faced during this tumultuous period in Spanish history. Born in the Aragon region, Palafox rose through the ranks of the Spanish military, distinguishing himself in the Spanish American War of Independence before turning his attention to defending his homeland against the French. In 1808, he was appointed commander of the Spanish forces in Aragon and, against all odds, successfully defended Zaragoza against the French army under Jean-Andoche Junot for over three months. The siege ended with the French retreat, earning Palafox the moniker "Defender of Zaragoza." The engraving, held in the National Library of Spain in Madrid, is a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit of the Spanish people during the Peninsular War. Palafox's unwavering commitment to defending his country and its independence continues to inspire generations, making this an essential piece of Spanish military and historical heritage.
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