Battle of Santa Rita de Morelos 1840
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 March 1840 – 25 March 1840 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1840 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Mexico | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 28.4075, -100.8856 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Santa Rita de Morelos or Battle of Morelos (24-25 March 1840) was between insurgents under the command of General Antonio Canales fighting for the Republic of the Rio Grande and the Centralists under the command of General Mariano Arista fighting for the First Mexican Republic. The result was a victory for the Centralists.
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