Capture of Santa Fe 1846
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1846 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mexican-American War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Mexico, United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.6672, -105.9644 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The capture of Santa Fe, also known as the Battle of Santa Fe or the Battle of Cañoncito, took place near Santa Fe, New Mexico, the capital of the Mexican Province of New Mexico, during the Mexican–American War on 8 August through 14 August 1846. No shots were fired during the capturing of Santa Fe.
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