Battle of Temalaca

The Battle of Temalaca was a battle of the War of Mexican Independence that occurred on 5 November 1815 in the area around Temalaca, Puebla. The battle was fought between the royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown and the Mexican rebels fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. The Mexican insurgents were commanded by José María Morelos and the Spanish by Manuel de la Concha. The battle resulted in a victory for the Spanish Royalists.

Battle of Temalaca
Part of the Mexican War of Independence
A painting of José María Morelos in prison at the Cárcel del Arzobispado after his capture at Temalaca.
Date 5 November 1815 Location Temalaca, Puebla, Mexico Result Spanish Royalist victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
José María Morelos  (POW)	Manuel de la Concha

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At the end of the battle, Morelos was captured by Spanish forces under whose control he was soon after executed ending the second phase of the Mexican War of Independence.