Siege of Salvador (1822–1823) 1822
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 March 1822 – 2 July 1823 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1822 | 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, Independence of Bahia, history of Salvador | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -12.9708, -38.5108 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Salvador occurred during the Brazilian War of Independence, during which the newly formed Brazilian army, under the command of French general Pierre Labatut, attempted to capture the city of Salvador in Bahia from its Portuguese defenders. The siege lasted from 2 March 1822 until 2 July 1823, finally ending when the Portuguese commander, Madeira de Melo, surrendered his forces to the Brazilians.
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