Battle of Itaparica
Battle of Itaparica | |||||||
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Part of the Brazilian War of Independence | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Empire of Brazil | Kingdom of Portugal | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Antônio de Sousa Lima | Joaquim José da Cunha | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
3,257 soldiers[1] 2 gunboats |
1,200 soldiers[2] 2 brigs[2] 1 schooner[2] 1 barque[2] 35 gunboats/small vessels[2] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
The Battle of Itaparica was fought in the then province of Bahia, from 7 to 9 January 1823, between the Brazilian Army and Armada and the Portuguese Army and Navy during the Brazilian War of Independence.[2]
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- Battles involving Brazil
- Battles involving Portugal
- 1823 in Brazil
- Conflicts in 1823
- January 1823 events
- Brazilian history stubs