Battle of Jenipapo [SEP] point in time
Battle of Jenipapo
The Battle of Jenipapo was fought near the river Jenipapo in the then province of Piauí, on 13 March 1823, between the Brazilian Army and the Portuguese Army during the Brazilian War of Independence.
The Battle of Jenipapo occurred on the banks of the creek of the same name on March 13, 1823, which was decisive for the independence of Brazil and consolidation of the national territory. Consisted in the fight Piauí, Ceará and Maranhão against the troops of Major John Fidié José da Cunha, who was
the war of independence of Brazil.
Painting depicting the Battle of Jenipapo, which is available in the museum at the monument in Campo Maior
Unfortunately the date is forgotten, not in the history books and few know of the incident, even in Piauí, where the battle occurred. But, after a few moves by politicians, historians and the public, the date was added to the flag of Piaui and is ongoing deployment of the Battle of Jenipapo study in the discipline of history. During the celebrations and reflections on