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Battle of Yavi 1816

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date15 November 1816Wikidata
Year1816Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationArgentinaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentSouth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictArgentine War of IndependenceWikidata P361
Coordinates-22.1317, -65.4633Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Yavi (also called "the Surprise at Yavi") took place on 15 November 1816, and was one of the military battles to obtain Argentina's independence from Spain, but ended in defeat.

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Location

-22.1317, -65.4633 · Argentina

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