Battle of Aragua de Barcelona 1814
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 August 1814 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1814 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Venezuela | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 9.4575, -64.8261 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Aragua de Barcelona (Spanish: Batalla de Aragua de Barcelona) was fought between Royalists of the Spanish Empire and the Second Republic of Venezuela on 17 August 1814. The battle saw Royalists attack Simón Bolívar's force of 3,000 and win with their 8,000 soldiers. It was a major loss for the Patriots.
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