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Battle of Lake Maracaibo: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Naval Battle of the Lake
Date July 24, 1823
Location Colombia • Lake Maracaibo
Participants Colombia • Spain

Photos

The Battle of Lake Maracaibo, 1823
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Key People

Simón Bolívar
Simón Bolívar
Venezuelan soldier and statesman

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