Battle of Paso Severino

Part of the Revolution of the Lances

Date	September 12, 1870
Location	Santa Lucia Chico River, Florida Department, Uruguay
Result	Colorado government victory

Belligerents

Colorado Party (Uruguay)

National Party (Uruguay)

Commanders and leaders

Jose Gregorio Suarez

Timoteo Aparicio

Strength

5,000

The Battle of Paso Severino was the first battle of the Revolution of the Lances, an attempt by the Blancos, under Timoteo Aparicio, to overthrow the Colorado-led Government of Uruguay.

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