Baylen
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Baylen (Bailén in Spanish) is a town in the province of Jaén, Spain.
[edit] History
There is a convent that dates from 729.
In 1808, during the Peninsular War, it was the site of a series of clashes (the Battle of Bailén) at which General Castaños defeated General Pierre Dupont.
[edit] Industries
The town has many quarries, resulting in a reputation for craft products.
[edit] References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain 1907 edition of The Nuttall Encyclopædia.
- Bicentenario de la Batalla de Bailen
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