Battle of Colonia del Sacramento (1807) 1807
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 21 April 1807 – 22 April 1807 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1807 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Uruguay | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | British invasions of the River Plate | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -34.4714, -57.8442 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Colonia del Sacramento took place in the night of 21/22 April 1807, during the British invasions of the River Plate. A force of 1,500 militias led by Colonel Francisco Javier de Eíío was repelled by 1,000 British infantry and cavalry troops holding the fortress of Colonia del Sacramento and commanded by Colonel Dennis Pack.
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