Hussars of Pueyrredón

Hussars of Pueyrredón
Húsares de Pueyrredón
portrait of Juan Martín de Pueyrredón
CountryArgentina
Allegiance Spanish Empire - until 1810
United Provinces of the River Plate
BranchArgentine Army
TypeCavalry
EngagementsBattle of Perdriel
Battle of San Pedro
May Revolution
Battle of Cotagaita
Battle of Huaqui
Battle of Salta

Hussars of Pueyrredón also known as Escuadrón de Húsares de Pueyrredón, was a unit of cavalry militia of Buenos Aires, created after the first English Invasion to the Río de la Plata. This corps of militias had an active participation during the Argentine War of Independence.