1812 siege during the Peninsular War. It began on 7 January 1812 in what is now Spain and lasted until 20 January 1812 (about 13 days). The setting was Ciudad Rodrigo. It was part of the Peninsular War. Those involved included the First French Empire, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Kingdom of Portugal.
Before and after
- 1812Publication of Hansel and Gretel
- 1812Publication of Snow White
- 1812Origins of Fort Ross
- 1812Publication of Rapunzel
- from 7 January 1812 to 20 January 1812Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo
- 7 February 1812Birth of Charles Dickens
- from 16 March 1812 to 6 April 1812Siege of Badajoz
- 28 May 1812Treaty of Bucharest
- from 18 June 1812 to 18 February 1815War of 1812
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