Battle of Urica 1814
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 5 December 1814 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1814 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Venezuela | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 9.7140, -64.0080 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Urica took place during the War of Venezuelan Independence in the village of Urica (in modern-day Anzoátegui) on 5 December 1814, between the forces of Republican general in chief José Félix Ribas and Royalist caudillo José Tomás Boves. Although Boves died, the Royalists won the battle.
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