Battle of Tenango del Valle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Tenango del Valle
Part of the Mexican War of Independence
An areal view of Tenango del Valle where the battle occurred.
Date May, 1812 Location Tenango del Valle, State of Mexico, Mexico Result Mexican rebel victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ignacio López Rayón	Unknown

The Battle of Tenango del Valle was a battle of the War of Mexican Independence that occurred in May 1812 on the outskirts of Tenango del Valle, State of Mexico. 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 forces of the Mexican insurgents under the command of Ignacio López Rayón were able to successfully rout the forces loyal to the Spanish crown.

See also

In Spanish: Batalla de Tenango para niños

• Mexican War of Independence