Historical Events tagged with "cerro cora"
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Military & Warfare
Marshal F. S. López dies in Cerro Corá
March 1st, 1870 155 years ago
During the final stages of the Paraguayan War, Marshal Francisco Solano López died at the Battle of Cerro Corá, marking the end of the nine-year conflict. López, the Paraguayan leader, was determined to continue fighting despite the overwhelming odds against his forces. The battle occurred in the remote region of Cerro Corá, where Paraguayan troops faced Brazilian forces. López's death signified not just a military defeat but the collapse of Paraguayan resistance.
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