Peruvian War of Independence
1809 – 1826
Result Patriot victory
Peruvian and foreign patriot forces fought the Spanish viceroyalty in Peru. San Martín declared independence in 1821, and Bolívar and Sucre won the war at Junín and Ayacucho in 1824.
Battles 2
June 20, 1811
Battle of Huaqui
Viceroyalty of Peru victory
La Paz Department
José Manuel de Goyeneche, 1st Count of Guaqui, Antonio González de Balcarce, Juan José Castelli
April 7, 1822
Key commanders
Patriots 8
Simón Bolívar
military commander
José de San Martín
military commander
Antonio José de Sucre
military commander
Agustín Gamarra
military commander
Ramón Castilla
military commander
José de la Riva Agüero
military commander
Antonio González de Balcarce
military commander
Juan José Castelli
military commander
Royalists 7
Ferdinand VII
military commander
Andrés de Santa Cruz
belligerent leader
José Fernando de Abascal y Sousa
military commander
Joaquín de la Pezuela, 1st Marquess of Viluma
military commander
José de la Serna, 1st Count of the Andes
military commander
José Manuel de Goyeneche, 1st Count of Guaqui
military commander
José de Canterac
military commander