Invasion of Algiers (1775)
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The invasion of Algiers was a massive and disastrous amphibious attempt in July 1775 by a combined Spanish and Tuscan force to capture the city of Algiers, the capital of the Regency of Algiers. The a
Alejandro O'Reilly, the invasion's commander
Sir John Acton, commander of the invasion force's Tuscan contingent
Alejandro O'Reilly
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Lieutenant-General Alejandro O'Reilly, 1st Count of O'Reilly, KOA was a Spanish Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Louisiana from April to December 1769. Born in Ire
Invasion of Algiers (1775)
…Spanish and Tuscan force to capture the city of Algiers, the capital of the Regency of Algiers. The amphibious assault was led by Spanish general Alexander O'Reilly and Tuscan admiral Sir John Acton, commanding a total of 20,000 men along with 74 warships of various sizes and 230 transport ships carrying the troops…
Street in Cádiz, which honours the memory of Marshal Alejandro, Conde de O'Reilly (1723, Baltrasna, County Meath, Ireland – 1794 in Bonete, Spain.