Battle of Bomboná (1822 AD)

Battle of Bomboná (22px Gran Colombia vs Kingdom of Spain) took place in 1822 AD during Colombian War of Independence.

Battle facts

• Year: 1822 AD
• Date: 1822-04-07
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Colombian War of Independence
• Side A: 22px Gran Colombia
• Side B: Kingdom of Spain
• Commanders (A): Simón Bolívar, Antonio José de Sucre, Bartolomé Salom, Pedro Alcántara Herrán, José María Córdova
• Commanders (B): Basilio Modesto García, Benito Remigio Boves, Agustín Agualongo, E. Merchán Cano, José María Obando (1822)
• Casualties: approx. 3,500 (June 1822)Unknown
• Outcome: Gran Colombia victory
• Coordinates: 1.190°, -77.463°

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