The Battle of Ayacucho took place during the final phase of Peru's War of Independence. This is the history of Peru. ...

The area surrounding the city of Ayacucho was the last territory held by the Spaniards. On 9 December 1824, the Battle of Ayacucho, or Battle of La Quinua, took place at Pampa de La Quinua, few miles away from Ayacucho, near the town of Quinua. This battle – between royalist (Spanish) and nationalist (republican) troops – sealed the independence of Peru and South America. The nationalist republican forces were led by Antonio José de Sucre, Simón Bolívar's lieutenant. The nationalist army defeated the colonial regime, After the battle, Viceroy José de la Serna signed the final capitulation whereby the Spaniards agreed to leave Peru. Ayacucho is the capital of the department of Ayacucho in Peru. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Antonio José de Sucre Antonio José de Sucre ( 1795- 1830) was a South American independence leader, and one of Simón Bolívars closest friends, generals and statesmen. ... Simón Bolívar Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (July 24, 1783 – December 17, 1830) was a South American revolutionary leader. ...