Battle of Carabobo 1821
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 June 1821 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1821 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Venezuela | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Venezuelan War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 10.0045, -68.1657 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Second Battle of Carabobo (Spanish: Batalla de Carabobo), on 24 June 1821, was fought between independence fighters, led by Venezuelan General Simón Bolívar, and the Royalist forces, led by Spanish Field Marshal Miguel de la Torre. Bolívar's decisive victory at Carabobo led to the independence of Venezuela and establishment of the Republic of Gran Colombia.
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