Battle of Tenango del Valle | |||||||
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Part of the Mexican War of Independence | |||||||
An areal view of Tenango del Valle where the battle occurred. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Mexican Rebels | Spanish Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Ignacio López Rayón | Unknown |
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Mexico portal |
The Battle of Tenango del Valle took place during the War of Mexican Independence in May 1812 on the outskirts of Tenango del Valle, State of 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 forces of the Mexican insurgents under the command of Ignacio López Rayón were able to successfully rout the forces loyal to the Spanish crown.