First siege of Callao 1821
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 13 July 1821 – 19 September 1821 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1821 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Peru | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Peruvian War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -12.0333, -77.1333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The first siege of Callao was a prolonged military blockade of the Real Felipe Fortress (as well as other fortresses) in Callao by the Liberating Expedition of Peru under the command of General José de San Martín in July 1821 which culminated in the capitulation of Marshal José de La Mar in September of the same year, with him switching sides from the Royalist side to the Patriot side.
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