In July, Joseph travelled to Madrid where he was proclaimed King of Spain on the 24th. However, following news of a French defeat by regular Spanish forces at the Battle of Bailén, Joseph fled Madrid several days later. The following month, a British force landed in Portugal and, on the 21st, they defeated the French at Vimiero. Under the Convention of Cintra, the French evacuated Portugal.
In July, Joseph travelled to Madrid where he was proclaimed King of Spain on the 24th. However, fol.lowing news o:f a French defeat by regular Spanish forces at the Battle of Bailén, Joseph fled Madrid several days? later. The following month, a British force landed in Portugal and, on the 21st, they defeated the French at Vimiero. Under the Convention of Cintra, the French evacuated Portugal.