The Battle of Hernani

The Battle of Hernani, fought in 1837, was a political and military clash in Spain during the First Carlist War. It was between Liberal government forces supporting Queen Isabella II and Carlist troops loyal to Carlos María Isidro, who aimed to establish a traditionalist monarchy. The battle took place near the town of Hernani and marked a significant confrontation in Spain’s struggle over royal succession and political direction. It symbolized wider societal conflicts between conservative traditionalists and liberal reformers, highlighting deep divisions in Spanish society during that period.