Battle of Tenancingo

Battle of Tenancingo
Part of the Mexican War of Independence

A map of the campaigns of José María Morelos y Pavón.
Date22 January 1812
Location
Result Mexican rebel victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
José María Morelos y Pavón Rosendo Porlier y Asteguieta

The Battle of Tenancingo was a military action of the Mexican War of Independence fought on 22 January 1812 on the outskirts of Tenancingo de Degollado, Mexico. The battle was fought between the royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown and the Mexican rebels fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. The Mexican insurgents were commanded by General José María Morelos y Pavón and the Spanish by Rosendo Porlier y Asteguieta. The battle resulted in a victory for the Mexican rebels.