Battle of Whampoa 1841
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 March 1841 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1841 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | China | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Opium War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 23.0961, 113.3973 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Whampoa was fought between British and Chinese forces at Whampoa Island (modern-day Pazhou Island) on the Pearl River near the city of Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong, China, on 2 March 1841 during the First Opium War.
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