Battle of Rio Grande City 1859
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 27 December 1859 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1859 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Cortina Troubles | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 26.3788, -98.8203 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Rio Grande City was a military engagement during the Cortina War between pro-Mexican Cortinistas and a group of US Army regulars supported by Texas Rangers.
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