Battle of Carpintería
September 19, 1836 · Durazno Department
Result Oribe government victory
Government forces of President Manuel Oribe fought the rebel army of Fructuoso Rivera at Carpintería in Uruguay. The colors used by each side gave rise to the Blanco and Colorado parties.
Before and after
- Led to
- Uruguayan Civil War March 10, 1839 – October 8, 1851
