Grave of Sir John Moore
This is the grave of general John Moore, in the San Carlos Park. Sir John Moore (1761-1809) was killed in action as commander of a British army in the Battle of A Coruña, on 16 January 1809. The battle led to the temporary retreat, out of Spain, of the British army.
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- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Wikimedia Commons
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