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Battle of Las Tres Acequias 1814

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date26 August 1814Wikidata
Year1814Wikidata 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-33.6456, -70.7353Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Les Tres Acequias, fought during the Chilean War of Independence, occurred near San Bernardo on 26 August 1814. The confrontation occurred between the two factions of Carrera and Bernardo O'Higgins, resulting in a defeat for O'Higgins that would in turn lead on to the defeat of the nationalists by the royalist forces at the battle of Rancagua a month later.

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Location

-33.6456, -70.7353 · Chile

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