Battle of Boyacá (1819 AD)

Battle of Boyacá (Venezuela & New Granada vs Kingdom of Spain) took place in 1819 AD during Colombian War of Independence.

Battle facts

• Year: 1819 AD
• Date: 1819-08-07
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Colombian War of Independence
• Side A: Venezuela, New Granada
• Side B: Kingdom of Spain
• Commanders (A): Simón Bolívar, José Anzoátegui, Francisco de Paula Santander
• Commanders (B): José Maria Barreiro, Francisco Jiménez
• Casualties: approx. 13 killed 53 wounded100 killed 150 wounded 1,600 captured
• Outcome: Patriot victory
• Coordinates: 5.450°, -73.429°

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