Sesma is a town and

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located in the province and autonomous community of

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, northern

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. It was the scene of action between Liberals under

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, and Carlists under Mendiry, during the

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, on 5th. November 1834 following the

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victory at

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References

External links

SESMA in the Bernardo Estornés Lasa - Auñamendi Encyclopedia (Euskomedia Fundazioa)
Municipalities in Navarre {{navarre-geo-stub