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The '''Battle of Jacaré (1823)''' was a minor engagement during the ], between Portuguese loyalist cavalry under Cunha Fidié and pro–independence rebels from Piauí and Ceará. The '''Battle of Jacaré (1823)''' was a minor engagement during the ], between Portuguese loyalist cavalry under Cunha Fidié and pro–independence rebels from Piauí and Ceará.


==Background== ==Background==
On January 1823, towns across the province of ] including ], ], and ], declared independence from Portuguese rule. The Portuguese military, led by Major João José da Cunha Fidié, was tasked with suppressing these separatist movements.{{sfn|Terceiro|2019|p=116}} In January 1823, towns across the province of ] including ], ], and ], declared independence from Portuguese rule. The Portuguese military, led by Major João José da Cunha Fidié, was tasked with suppressing these separatist movements.{{sfn|Terceiro|2019|p=116}}


After abandoning ] due to increasing resistance, Fidié launched a campaign to retake Oeiras, the provincial capital. On February 28, 1823, during his march from Parnaíba, Fidié's forces encountered a small contingent of 40-50 rebels positioned near the Lagoa do Jacaré. The rebels aimed to delay Fidié's advance and prevent his forces from regrouping and attacking the more significant resistance movements in Oeiras and Campo Maior.{{sfn|Terceiro|2019|p=117}} After abandoning ] due to increasing resistance, Fidié launched a campaign to retake Oeiras, the provincial capital. On February 28, 1823, during his march from Parnaíba, Fidié's forces encountered a small contingent of 40-50 rebels positioned near the Lagoa do Jacaré. The rebels aimed to delay Fidié's advance and prevent his forces from regrouping and attacking the more significant resistance movements in Oeiras and Campo Maior.{{sfn|Terceiro|2019|p=117}}


==Battle== ==Battle==
The rebels took up defensive positions along the shores of Jacaré. Their goal was to delay Fidié's advances, hoping to block their superior forces, however, the rebels were quickly overwhelmed. Fidié’s troops inflicted heavy losses on the rebel contingent, scattering the defenders.{{sfn|Terceiro|2019|p=117}}{{sfn|Donato|1996|p=328–329}} The rebels took up defensive positions along the shores of Jacaré. Their goal was to delay Fidié's advances, hoping to block their superior forces, however, the rebels were quickly overwhelmed. Fidié's troops inflicted heavy losses on the rebel contingent, scattering the defenders.{{sfn|Terceiro|2019|p=117}}{{sfn|Donato|1996|p=328–329}}


==Aftermath== ==Aftermath==
{{main article|Battle of Jenipapo}} {{main article|Battle of Jenipapo}}
After the victory, Fidié's troops continued their march toward ] and ] without significant delay. And 2 days later, Fidié would once again fight at the banks of the Jenipapo River.{{sfn|Terceiro|2019|p=118–119}} After the victory, Fidié's troops continued their march toward ] and ] without significant delay. And 2 days later, Fidié would once again fight at the banks of the Jenipapo River.{{sfn|Terceiro|2019|p=118–119}}


==References== ==References==
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* {{cite book |last=Terceiro |first=José |date=June 16, 2019 |title=Almas |url= https://books.google.pt/books/about/Almas.html?id=P2zxDwAAQBAJ |publisher=José Gil Barbosa Terceiro}} * {{cite book |last=Terceiro |first=José |date=June 16, 2019 |title=Almas |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=P2zxDwAAQBAJ |publisher=José Gil Barbosa Terceiro}}
* {{cite book |last=Donato |first=Hernâni |date=1996 |title=Dicionário das batalhas brasileiras |url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=xeyuqtq3ImUC&hl=pt-BR |publisher=IBRASA |isbn=8534800340 |volume=17}} * {{cite book |last=Donato |first=Hernâni |date=1996 |title=Dicionário das batalhas brasileiras |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xeyuqtq3ImUC |publisher=IBRASA |isbn=8534800340 |volume=17}}


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Battle of Jacaré (1823)
Part of Brazilian War of Independence

Location of Piracuruca, Piauí
DateMarch 11, 1823
LocationLagoa do Jacaré, Piracuruca, Piauí, Brazil
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
Commanders and leaders
Cunha Fidié [pt] Unknown
Strength
80 cavalrymen 40–50 rebels
Casualties and losses
1 captured and killed Several killed
Brazilian War of Independence

The Battle of Jacaré (1823) was a minor engagement during the Brazilian War of Independence, between Portuguese loyalist cavalry under Cunha Fidié and pro–independence rebels from Piauí and Ceará.

Background

In January 1823, towns across the province of Piauí including Piracuruca, Oeiras, and Campo Maior, declared independence from Portuguese rule. The Portuguese military, led by Major João José da Cunha Fidié, was tasked with suppressing these separatist movements.

After abandoning Parnaíba due to increasing resistance, Fidié launched a campaign to retake Oeiras, the provincial capital. On February 28, 1823, during his march from Parnaíba, Fidié's forces encountered a small contingent of 40-50 rebels positioned near the Lagoa do Jacaré. The rebels aimed to delay Fidié's advance and prevent his forces from regrouping and attacking the more significant resistance movements in Oeiras and Campo Maior.

Battle

The rebels took up defensive positions along the shores of Jacaré. Their goal was to delay Fidié's advances, hoping to block their superior forces, however, the rebels were quickly overwhelmed. Fidié's troops inflicted heavy losses on the rebel contingent, scattering the defenders.

Aftermath

Main article: Battle of Jenipapo

After the victory, Fidié's troops continued their march toward Piracuruca and Campo Maior without significant delay. And 2 days later, Fidié would once again fight at the banks of the Jenipapo River.

References

  1. ^ Miranda 2022.
  2. Terceiro 2019, p. 116.
  3. ^ Terceiro 2019, p. 117.
  4. Donato 1996, p. 328–329.
  5. Terceiro 2019, p. 118–119.
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