Battle of Torata 1823
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 January 1823 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1823 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Peru | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Peruvian War of Independence, Spanish American wars of independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Royal Army of Peru, United Liberating Army of Peru | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -17.0769, -70.8433 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Torata is part of the Peruvian War of Independence, which occurred on 19 January 1823 on the heights around Torata (town located northeast of Moquegua) between the Liberation Army of Peru, under command of Argentinean General Rudecindo Alvarado, and Royal Army of Peru under Gen. Brigadier Jerónimo Valdés and culminated with the defeat of Patriots whose army would be almost completely destroyed two days later at the Battle of Moquegua with support of General José de Canterac.
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