Junta of León

The Junta of León was a regional governing body established in 1810 during Spain’s early 19th-century struggles against Napoleonic invasion. It acted as an interim authority representing local interests and coordinating resistance efforts in the León province, part of the broader Spanish resistance movement. The Junta aimed to maintain law and order, support the fight against French occupation, and restore legitimate government until a formal national government could be established. It was part of a wider network of regional juntas across Spain, functioning as a crucial step in the country’s fight for independence and constitutional sovereignty during that turbulent period.