Battle of Balambangan Island (1775 AD)
Battle of Balambangan Island (Bruneian Empire vs Sulu Sultanate & Pirates) took place in 1775 AD during Twenty Years' War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1775 AD
- Date: 1775-01-01
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Twenty Years' War
- Side A: Bruneian Empire
- Side B: Sulu Sultanate, Pirates
- Commanders (A): Omar Ali Saifuddien I, Pengiran Temenggong Ampa
- Commanders (B): Muhammad Israil, Datu Teting
- Casualties: approx. UnknownUnknown
- Outcome: Bruneian victory
Sulu burns down Balambangan before retreating
- Coordinates: 7.264°, 116.889°
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