Battle of Santa Ana (1816) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Battle of Santa Ana |
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| Part of the Portuguese conquest of the Banda Oriental | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves |
 Federal League |
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Alexandre Queirós | General Sotelo | ||||||
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| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 60 men killed | Unknown | ||||||
The Battle of Santa Ana was an important fight that happened in 1816. It was part of a bigger conflict called the Portuguese conquest of the Banda Oriental. This battle took place in a region known today as Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
The battle involved two main groups. One side was the Luso-Brazilian forces, led by Alexandre Queirós. "Luso-Brazilian" means they were from Portugal and Brazil, which were united at that time. The other side was the Federal League, led by General Sotelo. This group was fighting for independence in the region.
What Happened at Santa Ana?
The Luso-Brazilian forces had attacked the region. In response, a leader named José Gervasio Artigas decided to fight back. He wanted to take the battle to the invading forces. So, his troops invaded Brazil.
The Battle of Santa Ana itself lasted for about three hours. It was a fierce fight between the two sides.
The Outcome of the Battle
In the end, the Luso-Brazilian forces were defeated. This meant the Federal League won the Battle of Santa Ana. The Luso-Brazilian side lost about 60 soldiers during the battle. The number of soldiers lost by the Federal League is not known.
This victory was important for the Federal League. It showed their strength against the larger Portuguese-Brazilian forces.
