Battle of Seival

Battle of Seival
Part of the Ragamuffin War

Proclamation of the Piratini Republic, by Antônio Parreiras
Date10 September 1836
Location
Seival Hill, Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Empire of Brazil
Result Rebel victory
Belligerents
Ragamuffin rebels Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
Strength
430 men 500–560 men
Casualties and losses
26 killed
8 wounded		 118–167 or 180 killed
60 wounded
116 captured

The Battle of Seival took place on 10 September 1836 between Ragamuffin rebels and forces loyal to the Empire of Brazil during the Ragamuffin War's early stages; the rebel victory in this battle led to the proclamation of the Riograndense Republic as a breakwaway state from the Empire of Brazil.

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