Siege of Tampico 1839
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 26 May 1839 – 4 June 1839 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1839 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Mexico | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 22.2553, -97.8686 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Tampico occurred during the Mexican Federalist War between the 26 May and 4 June 1839. The insurgents under the command of General Ignacio Escalada were besieged by Centralist forces under the command of General Mariano Arista. Escalada surrendered on the 4 June. The loss of the port was a major blow to the insurgency.
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