The War of the Oranges was a brief conflict in 1801 in which France and Spain fought against Portugal. The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ...

In 1800, Napoleon Bonaparte and his ally, Spanish minister Manuel de Godoy ultimatively demanded Portugal, British ally since 1661, to enter into an alliance with France in the war against Britain and to cede to France the major part of its national territory. Portugal refused, and in April of 1801 French troops arrived in Portugal. On May 20 they were bolstered by Spanish troops under the command of Manuel de Godoy. In a battle that was disastrous for Portugal, Godoy took the town of Olivenza, near the Spanish frontier. Following his victory, Godoy picked oranges at nearby Elvas and sent them to the Queen of Spain with the message that he would proceed to Lisbon. Thus, the conflict became known as the War of the Oranges.-1... Bonaparte as general Napoleon Bonaparte ( 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general of the French Revolution and was the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from November 11, 1799 to May 18, 1804, then as Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français... Manuel de Godoy (May 12, 1767 – October 7, 1851), Duke of Alcudia, was a Spanish statesman. ... Events January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London. ... 20 May is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... Coordinates 38° 45 N, 5° 07 W Mayor Ramón Rocha Maqueda Area 750 km² Population  - Density 8,274 11. ... Elvas is an episcopal city and frontier fortress of Portugal, in the district of Portalegre in Alentejo. ... District Lisbon Mayor   - Party Carmona Rodrigues PSD Area 84. ...

In June 1801, after Olivenza, Portugal negotiated a treaty with France and Spain called the Peace of Badajoz. Portugal agreed to close its ports to British ships, to give commercial concessions to France, to cede Olivenza to Spain and part of Brazil to France, and to pay an indemnity. However, after the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, the Portugal government restored relations with London. This led to a French invasion (1807-1810) that became a part of Peninsula War. Indemnity is a legal exemption from the penalties or liabilities incurred by any course of action. ... Combatants United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland First French Empire, Spain Commanders The Viscount Nelson † Pierre Charles Silvestre de Villeneuve Strength 27 ships of the line, 4 frigates, 2 others France: 18 ships of the line, 8 others Spain: 15 ships of the line Casualties 449 killed; 1,214... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Peninsular War (1808-1814) was a major conflict during the Napoleonic Wars. ...