Not to be confused with the Siege of Puebla (1847) from September 14 to Oct 12, 1847, in Puebla, Puebla, Mexico.
Siege of Pueblo de Taos
Part of the Taos Revolt Mexican–American War
The death of John Burgwin at the Siege of Taos.
Date
February 3–5, 1847
Location
Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico
Result
American victory
Belligerents
United States
Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Sterling Price John Burgwin † Ceran St. Vrain
Pablo Chávez Pablo Montoya † Tomás Romero †
Strength
478[1]
600–700[1]
Casualties and losses
7–10 killed[2] 45 wounded[1]
~150 killed[1]
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Capture of Santa Fe
Capture of Tucson
Battle of El Brazito
Taos Revolt
Battle of Cañada
First Battle of Mora
Battle of Embudo Pass
Second Battle of Mora
Siege of Pueblo de Taos
Battle of Red River Canyon
Battle of Cienega Creek
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The siege of Pueblo de Taos was the final battle during the main phase of the Taos Revolt, an insurrection against the United States during the Mexican–American War. It was also the final major engagement between American forces and insurgent forces in New Mexico during the war.
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