Battle of El Maguey

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Battle of El Maguey
Part of the Mexican War of Independence
A portrait of Ignacio López Rayón who commanded the retreating Mexican insurgents at El Maguey.
Date 2 May 1811 Location El Maguey, Aguascalientes, Mexico Result Spanish royalist victory
Belligerents
Mexican Rebels	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ignacio López Rayón	Miguel Emparan Pedro García Conde Count of Rule
Strength
14 cannon	~3,000 soldiers

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The Battle of El Maguey was a battle of the War of Mexican Independence that occurred on 2 May 1811 at El Maguey, in the State of Aguascalientes. The battle was fought between the royalist forces loyal to the Spanish crown, commanded by General Miguel Emparan, and the Mexican rebels fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire, commanded by Ignacio López Rayón. The battle resulted in a victory for the Spanish royalists.