Battle of Clarines 1817
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 January 1817 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1817 | 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 | 9.9433, -65.1661 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Clarines (Spanish: Batalla de Clarines) took place during the Venezuelan War of Independence. Royalist forces attacked a north-bound force from the Third Republic of Venezuela near the town of Clarines. The outnumbered and poorly armed Royalists secured a victory against the Patriot rebels.
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