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Battle of Gonzales
- When
- October 2, 1835
- Where
- near Gonzales, Texas
Texian settlers resisted Mexican soldiers attempting to reclaim a small cannon near Gonzales, Texas, on October 2, 1835.
A detachment of Mexican dragoons led by Lieutenant Francisco de Castañeda arrived to enforce an order for the return of a cannon. Settlers gathered to stop the troops, resulting in a skirmish between the rebellious Texian militia and the Mexican Army soldiers.
Sources
- Battle of Gonzales Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
- Siege of Béxar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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