Battle of Cahuenga Pass 1831
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 December 1831 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1831 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 34.1306, -118.3499 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cahuenga Pass of 1831 was fought at Cahuenga Pass near Los Angeles between the unpopular Mexican Governor of California (Manuel Victoria), and a force assembled by wealthy local landowners.
Only two men, the lancer Pacheco on the government side and a rebel Jose Avila, were killed. Victoria was severely wounded.
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