Revolution of 1897
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The Revolution of 1897 was an uprising led by the army of the Uruguayan National Party against the government of President Juan Idiarte Borda.[1] It took place in Uruguayan territory between March 5 and September 18, 1897.[2]
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Revolution of 1897 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Blanco Revolutionary | Colorado Government | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Aparicio Saravia Diego Lamas Isabelino Canaveris Luis Alberto de Herrera |
Juan Idiarte Borda Eduardo Vázquez Justino Muniz José Villar | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Blanco Army | Governmental Army | ||||||
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3,000 | 10,000 |
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