Battles & Campaigns · 1891
Battle of Concón
Concón, Valparaíso, Chile
What happened
Congress-backed rebel forces under Estanislao del Canto fought the government army of President José Manuel Balmaceda under Orozimbo Barbosa. In Chile's civil war of 1891, the rebel army landed north of Valparaíso and marched to Concón. Its infantry crossed the Aconcagua River and attacked the government troops on the heights.
Why it matters
The rebels won, and many captured government soldiers joined the rebel army.
What came next
A week later the rebels won again at Placilla, which decided the war. Rebel troops entered Santiago on 30 August.
Did you know?
About 1,500 prisoners reportedly joined the rebel army after the battle.
Timeline
- Aug 1891Rebel army lands at Quintero.
- 21 Aug 1891Battle of Concón.
- 28 Aug 1891Battle of Placilla.
- 30 Aug 1891Rebels enter Santiago.