Siege of Montevideo (1823) 1823
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 20 January 1823 – 8 March 1824 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1823 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Uruguay | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Brazilian War of Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -34.8669, -56.1667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Montevideo occurred during the Brazilian War of Independence, during which the Brazilian Army under Carlos Frederico Lecor attempted to capture the city of Montevideo in Cisplatina (now Uruguay) from the Portuguese Army of Álvaro da Costa de Sousa de Macedo. The siege lasted from 20 January 1823 until 8 March 1824 when the Portuguese surrendered to the Brazilian forces. The naval defeat in the Battle of Montevideo (1823) also contributed to hasten the surrender of the Portuguese troops. The event marked the end of the resistance against independence of Brazil in its territory.
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