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Battle of Villalar: King Charles I of Spain defeats the Comuneros.

Battle of Villalar: King Charles I of Spain defeats the Comuneros.

1521 battle during the Revolt of the Comuneros
🗓️ 23 April 1521

The Battle of Villalar was a battle in the Revolt of the Comuneros fought on 23 April 1521 near the town of Villalar in Valladolid province, Spain. The royalist supporters of King Charles I won a crushing victory over the comuneros rebels. Three of the most important rebel leaders were captured, Juan de Padilla, Juan Bravo, and Francisco Maldonado. They were executed the next day, effectively ending armed resistance to Charles I.

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