Battle of Clarines

The Battle of Clarines (Spanish: Batalla de Clarines) took place during the Venezuelan War of Independence. Royalist forces attacked a north-bound force from the Third Republic of Venezuela near the town of Clarines. The outnumbered and poorly armed Royalists secured a victory against the Patriot rebels.

Battle of Clarines
Part of the Venezuelan War of Independence
Date9 January 1817
Location9°56′36″N 65°09′58″W
Result Royalist victory
Belligerents
Third Republic of Venezuela Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Simón Bolívar
Juan Bautista Arismendi
Francisco Jiménez
José María Chaurán
Chief Chauràn
Strength
800-1600 soldiers ~550 soldiers
~330 native archers
+10 horsemen
Casualties and losses
~900 Unknown
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