Siege of Chillán

Siege of Chillán
Part of the Chilean War of Independence

Plaza marking the site of the Siege of Chillán
DateJuly 27 to August 10, 1813
Location36°37′5.44″S 72°8′8.23″W / 36.6181778°S 72.1356194°W / -36.6181778; -72.1356194
Result Royalist victory
Belligerents
Chilean patriots Spain Royalists
Commanders and leaders
José Miguel Carrera Spain Juan Francisco Sánchez
Spain José Antonio Pareja
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Over 500 casualties and prisoners Unknown

The siege of Chillán in Chile occurred from July 27th to August 10th, 1813, as patriot forces attempted to dislodge a determined band of royalist defenders. The failure of José Miguel Carrera to take the city would contribute to his removal from office by the junta later in the campaign.