Battle of Chalchuapa 1885
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 1 April 1885 – 2 April 1885 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1885 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | El Salvador | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Barrios' War of Reunification | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 13.9833, -89.6833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Chalchuapa (Spanish: Batalla de Chalchuapa) was a battle between the military forces of El Salvador and Guatemala from 1–2 April 1885. Guatemalan President Justo Rufino Barrios was killed during the battle.
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