Battle of Curapalihue

Battle of Curapalihue
Part of the Chilean War of Independence and the Argentine War of Independence
DateApril 4, 1817
Location
Result Patriot victory
Belligerents
Chile Chile
United Provinces
Spain Spanish Monarchy
Commanders and leaders
Juan de Las Heras Spain Juan José Campillo
Strength
600 500 infantry
100 cavalry
Casualties and losses
Minimal 10 killed
7 captured

The Battle of Curapalihue (4 April 1817) fought in Chile, was a minor encounter between South American rebels and Spanish royalists, during the South American wars of independence. The result was a defeat for the royalists.


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