Second Battle of Angostura 1817
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 May 1817 – 17 July 1817 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1817 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Venezuela | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 8.1379, -63.5483 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Second Battle of Angostura was a military siege and confrontation that took place in the context of the Venezuelan War of Independence between Patriot and Royalist forces, that ended with victory for the Patriots, who managed to capture the city of Angostura on 17 July 1817.
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