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Battle of Pichincha

When
24 May 1822
Where
Slopes of Pichincha volcano
Part of
Battle of Pichincha secures the independence of Quito

Patriot forces climbed Pichincha volcano on 24 May 1822, defeating Royalist troops near Quito.

On the night of 23–24 May 1822, the Patriot Army of 2,971 men climbed the slopes of Pichincha Volcano. Sucre led these troops to victory against the Royalist army. The battle took place 3,500 meters above sea level, right next to Quito.

Sources

  1. Battle of Pichincha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Quito Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07

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