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Battle of Cancha Rayada (1814) 1814

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date29 March 1814Wikidata
Year1814Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationChileNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentSouth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictChilean War of IndependenceWikidata P361
Coordinates-35.4055, -71.6458Wikidata P625

About the battle

The first battle of Cancha Rayada, sometimes termed the 'Disaster' or 'Surprise of Cancha Rayada', took place on 29 March 1814, during the War of Chilean Independence.

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Location

-35.4055, -71.6458 · Chile

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