Siege of Paysandú 1864
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 December 1864 – 2 January 1865 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1864 | 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 | Uruguayan War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -32.3200, -58.0756 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Paysandú began on 3 December 1864, during the Uruguayan War, when Brazilian forces (under the Marquis of Tamandaré) and Colorado forces (under Venancio Flores) attempted to capture the city of Paysandú in Uruguay from its Uruguayan Army defenders. The siege ended on 2 January 1865, when the Brazilian and Colorado forces conquered the town.
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