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Battle of Curapalihue 1817

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date4 April 1817Wikidata
Year1817Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationChileNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentSouth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictChilean War of IndependenceWikidata P361
Coordinates-36.8656, -72.7158Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Curapalihue (4 April 1817) fought in Chile, was a minor encounter between South American rebels and Spanish royalists, during the South American wars of independence. The result was a defeat for the royalists.

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Location

-36.8656, -72.7158 · Chile

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