Invasion of the Convent of Lapa

Invasion of the Convent of Lapa (1822)
Part of Brazilian War of Independence
Invasion of the Convent of Lapa and martyrdom of Joana Angélica
Date February 19, 1822 Location Convent of Lapa, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves	Empire of Brazil
Commanders and leaders
Madeira de Melo	Joana Angélica † Daniel da Silva Lisboa †
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	2 killed

The Invasion of the Convent of Lapa (1822) or the Martyrdom of Joana Angélica was a violent episode during the Brazilian War of Independence, where Portuguese troops attacked the Convent of Lapa in Salvador, Bahia. The assault resulted in the deaths of Joana Angélica and Daniel da Silva Lisboa.