Siege of Chillán

Siege of Chillán
Part of the Chilean War of Independence

Plaza marking the site of the Siege of Chillán
DateJuly 27 to August 10, 1813
Location
Chillán Viejo
36°37′5.44″S 72°8′8.23″W / 36.6181778°S 72.1356194°W / -36.6181778; -72.1356194
Result Royalist victory
Belligerents
Chilean patriots Royalists
Commanders and leaders
José Miguel Carrera Juan Francisco Sánchez
José Antonio Pareja
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Over 500 casualties and prisoners Unknown

The siege of Chillán in Chile occurred from July 27th to August 10th, 1813, as patriot forces attempted to dislodge a determined band of royalist defenders. The failure of José Miguel Carrera to take the city would contribute to his removal from office by the junta later in the campaign.

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