Battle of Agüi

Part of the Chilean War of Independence

Date	February 18, 1820
Location	Fort Agüi north of Ancud on Chiloé Island
Result	Royalist victory

Belligerents

Chilean patriots

Royalists

Commanders and leaders

William Miller

Antonio Quintanilla

Strength

Casualties and losses

20 killed

Chilean War of Independence Chiloé Campaign 1820

Valdivia Agüi El Toro

The Battle of Agüi was fought at Fort Agüi, near Ancud, Chiloé on February 18, 1820 between Chilean patriots and Spanish royalists, during the Chilean War of Independence. After the successful capture of Valdivia Lord Cochrane sought to occupy the Chiloé Archipelago which was the last stronghold of the Spanish in Chile. William Miller disembarked for this task but had to reembark after had been severely wounded in his leg and lost 20 men.

Coordinates: 41°49′46.48″S 73°51′18.26″W / 41.8295778°S 73.8550722°W / -41.8295778; -73.8550722