Battle of Yaguachi | |||||||
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Part of the Ecuadorian War of Independence | |||||||
Battle of Yaguachi 1821 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Gran Colombia Free Province of Guayaquil | Kingdom of Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Antonio José de Sucre José Mires |
Melchor Aymerich Francisco González | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1,200 men[1] | 1,000 men[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
20 killed 25 wounded[2] |
400 killed or wounded 500 prisoners[2] |
The Battle of Yaguachi or Battle of Cone was a military confrontation that occurred on 19 August 1821 between Guayaquil independence troops and Grancolombian reinforcements, led by Antonio José de Sucre, against Royalist troops led by Colonel Francisco González. The battle was fought near the city of Yaguachi, current Province of Guayas in Ecuador, and was a victory for the Patriots which ensured the definitive independence of the Free Province of Guayaquil.