Battle of Ahualulco
Battle of Ahualulco | |||||||
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Part of the Reform War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Liberals | Conservatives | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Santiago Vidaurri Juan Zuazua Francisco Naranjo |
Miguel Miramón Leonardo Márquez | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
672 dead 91 captured | unknown |
The Battle of Ahualulco took place on 29 September 1858 during the War of Reform, near the town of Ahualulco in the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, between elements of the liberal army, commanded by the Generals Santiago Vidaurri, Juan Zuazua and Francisco Naranjo and conservative army troops commanded by General Miguel Miramón and Leonardo Márquez. The victory went to the conservatives. The liberals suffered 672 casualties and 91 prisoners. It is considered by some to be one of the most brilliant triumphs of Miramón.
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Categories:
- 1858 in Mexico
- Conflicts in 1858
- September 1858 events
- Reform War