First Battle of Huachi 1820
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 November 1820 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1820 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Ecuador | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Ecuadorian War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -1.3067, -78.6350 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The First Battle of Huachi was the second battle in the Ecuadorian War of Independence, that took place on 22 November 1820 near Ambato, Ecuador. The battle was fought between Royalist soldiers in support of the Spanish Empire, and the Patriot forces of the Free Province of Guayaquil, who suffered a serious defeat.
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