Battle of Maipú 1818
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 April 1818 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1818 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Chile | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Chilean War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Royal Army of Chile, United Liberation Army of Chile | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -33.5011, -70.7719 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Maipú (Spanish: Batalla de Maipú) was fought near Santiago, Chile on 5 April 1818, between South American rebels and Spanish royalists, during the Chilean War of Independence. The Patriot rebels led by Argentine general José de San Martín effectively destroyed the Spanish forces commanded by General Mariano Osorio, and completed the independence of the core area of Chile from Spanish domination.
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