Battle of Cepeda (1859) 1859
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 23 October 1859 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1859 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Argentina | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | -33.3814, -60.5831 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cepeda of 1859 took place on October 23 at Cañada de Cepeda, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The Argentine Confederation army, led by federalist Justo José de Urquiza defeated the State of Buenos Aires forces, led by unitarian Bartolomé Mitre.
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