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Historical Events in April 1809

  • Apr 18 First run of 2,000 guineas horse race at Newmarket, England

Battle of Abensberg

Apr 20 Napoleon I and French forces defeat Austria at Battle of Abensberg, Bavaria

  • Apr 22 Battle of Eckmühl: Napoleon's French and Bavarian force defeats the Austrians under the Archduke Charles at Eggmühl, Bavaria. Gives Napoleon the strategic initiative for the rest of the War of the Fifth Coalition.