Partof: | the Revolution of the Lances |
Date: | September 12, 1870 |
Place: | Santa Lucia Chico River, Florida Department, Uruguay |
Result: | Colorado government victory |
Combatant1: | Colorado Party (Uruguay) |
Combatant2: | National Party (Uruguay) |
Commander1: | José Gregorio Suárez |
Commander2: | Timoteo Aparicio |
Strength1: | 5,000 |
Strength2: | 5,000 |
The Battle of Paso Severino was the first battle of the Revolution of the Lances, an attempt by the Blancos, under Timoteo Aparicio, to overthrow the Colorado-led Government of Uruguay.