Battle of Higos Urco | |||||||
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Part of the War of Independence of Maynas | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Chachapoyas rebels | Spanish Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Mariano Aguilar | José María Matos | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
300 men |
600 men 2 cannons |
The Battle of Higos Urco, near Chachapoyas in the General Command of Maynas, was part of the War of Independence of Maynas.[1]
The battle began on 6 June 1821. It was joined by small pro-independence and pro-Spanish forces. The battle was part of the campaign which led to the proclamation of Peruvian independence on 28 July 1821.