Battle of Fanfa

Battle of Fanfa
Part of the Ragamuffin War

Detail of a historical map showing troop movements during the battle
DateOctober 3–4, 1836
Location
Ilha do Fanfa, Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul, Empire of Brazil
Result Imperial victory
Belligerents
Piratini Republic Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
Bento Gonçalves (POW) (WIA)
Strength
1,100 men 1,000 men
1 steamer
4 gunboats
Casualties and losses
120 dead
900 men captured
16 guns captured		 17 dead
72 wounded

The Battle of Fanfa, also known as Battle of Fanfa Island or the Betrayal of Fanfa, was one of the first battles of the Ragamuffin War, fought by loyalist Imperial forces under Bento Manuel Ribeiro, and Riograndense troops under Bento Gonçalves. It ended in a negotiated withdrawal for the rebel forces, who were meant to be allowed to leave the island unarmed, but in the end were imprisoned, including their leader Gonçalves.

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