Battle of Ayacucho (1824)

Battle of Ayacucho (Patriots: & Peru vs Royalists: & Spanish Empire & Viceroyalty of Peru & Governorate of Chiloé) took place in 1824 during Spanish American wars of independence.

Battle facts

• Year: 1824
• Date: 1824-12-09
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Spanish American wars of independence
• Side A: Patriots:, Peru
• Side B: Royalists:, Spanish Empire, Viceroyalty of Peru, Governorate of Chiloé
• Commanders (A): Antonio de Sucre, Agustín Gamarra
• Commanders (B): José la Serna, José de Canterac
• Casualties: 979 killed and wounded (Patriots: & Peru), 2,500 killed and wounded 2,000–3,000 captured (side B)
• Outcome: Capitulation of the Royal Army of Peru under command of Viceroy la Serna (siege of the bastions of Chiloé and Callao are extended until 1826) Consolidation of the independence of the Peruvian Republic
• Coordinates: -13.043°, -74.132°

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