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Battle of Puruarán
- When
- 5 January 1814
- Where
- Michoacán
Royalist forces defeated Mexican insurgents in Michoacán on 5 January 1814, inflicting heavy casualties in a one-hour engagement.
The battle occurred in the area around Puruarán, Michoacán. Royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown, led by Iturbide and Del Llano, faced Mexican rebels commanded by Matamoros. The smaller royalist army soundly defeated the insurgents, inflicting heavy casualties. The engagement lasted approximately one hour, resulting in a clear victory for the Spanish Royalists.
Sources
- Battle of Puruarán Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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