Battle of Llanos de Santa Juana

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Battle of Llanos de Santa Juana
Part of the Mexican War of Independence
The banner of Miguel Hidalgo, carried by the rebel forces even after his death by execution.
Date 12 July 1811 Location Llanos de Santa Juana, Cuauhtémoc, Cuauhtémoc, Colima, Mexico Result Spanish Royalist victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
José Calixto Martínez y Moreno	Manuel del Río
Strength
~1,000 soldiers	Unknown
Casualties and losses
300 dead	Unknown

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The Battle of Llanos de Santa Juana took place during the War of Mexican Independence on 12 July 1811 in the area around Cuauhtémoc, Colima known as Llanos de Santa Juana. 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 Mexican insurgents were commanded by General José Calixto Martínez y Moreno and the Spanish by Colonel Manuel del Río. The battle resulted in a victory for the Spanish royalists.