Battle of Centane 1878
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 February 1878 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1878 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | South Africa | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Ninth Xhosa War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | British Empire, Xhosa people | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -28.3170, 32.5069 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The battle of Centane, also the battle of Kentani or the battle of Quintana, was fought on 7 February 1878 near Kentani ("Centane") in South Africa's Cape Province during the Ninth Xhosa War between 1877 and 1879. A Xhosa forces, composed of Gcalaka and Rharhabe warriors, attacked a British camp in the Centane Mountains and suffered a severe defeat.
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