Francisco Espoz Ilundáin
Francisco Espoz y Mina IlundáinReferred to in the Spanish literature, and by Oman (Oman 1908, pp. 116, 286), by his first surname, Espoz y Mina, or simply Espoz (Cassinello ''op. cit.'') to distinguish him from his nephew, Francisco Javier Mina y Larrea, who is normally referred to as Javier, or Xavier Mina. Oman, on occasion, also lapses into the simple 'Mina' when referring to the former (Oman 1908, 490–491.). (1781–1836) was a Spanish guerrilla leader and general. Espoz y Mina is considered the most important guerrillero of the Peninsular War for three reasons: by positioning himself so close to the French forces and their lines of communication he was able to harass them continuously; the direct outcome of his field of operations, which limited the resources the French army could deploy elsewhere; and because, unlike many other guerrilleros, he did not resort to plundering the villages within his domain. Rather, he set up a civil administration with which he was able t ...
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Ibargoiti
Ibargoiti is a town and Municipalities of Spain, municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain. References External links IBARGOITI in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia (Euskomedia Fundazioa)
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