Siege of Caxias 1823
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 23 May 1823 – 31 July 1823 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1823 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Brazil | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Brazilian War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -4.8589, -43.3558 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Caxias was a siege during the Brazilian War of Independence in which the Brazilian Army under the command of José Pereira Filgueiras attempted to capture the city of Caxias in Maranhão, which was defended by the Portuguese Army of João José da Cunha Fidié. The siege lasted from 23 May 1823 until 31 July 1823, when the Portuguese surrendered to the Brazilian forces after the combats that occurred between 17 July and 19 July that severely reduced its numbers. The event marked the beginning of the Portuguese forces' collapse in Maranhão.
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Nearby battles
- Battle of Jenipapo 1823 · 137 km
- Portuguese conquest of Maranhão · 257 km
Other battles of the Brazilian War of Independence
- Siege of Salvador (1822–1823) 1822
- Battle of 4 May 1823
- Battle of Itaparica 1823
- Battle of Jenipapo 1823
- Siege of Montevideo (1823) 1823
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