Battle of Ingavi 1841
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 November 1841 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1841 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Bolivia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Guerra de la Union y la Fuerza | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -16.7568, -68.3307 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ingavi was fought on 18 November 1841, near Viacha, during the Peruvian–Bolivian War of 1841–1842. The Bolivian Army under the command of José Ballivián repelled the invading Peruvian Army commanded by Agustín Gamarra, who was killed in action. Ingavi was the decisive engagement that prevented Peruvian annexation and secured Bolivian independence.
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