Battle of Chacabuco 1817
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 12 February 1817 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1817 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Chile | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Argentine War of Independence, Chilean War of Independence, Spanish American wars of independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -32.9931, -70.6839 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Chacabuco, fought during the Chilean War of Independence, took place on February 12, 1817. The Army of the Andes, from the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata and led by Captain–General José de San Martín, defeated a Spanish force commanded by Rafael Maroto. This victory was a significant defeat for the Captaincy General of Chile, the royalist government established after the division of the Viceroyalty of Peru.
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