Battle of Marihueñu (1554)

Battle of Marihueñu (border|22px Spanish Empire vs Mapuches) took place in 1554 during Arauco War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1554
• Date: 23 February 1554
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Arauco War
• Side A: border|22px Spanish Empire
• Side B: Mapuches
• Commanders (A): border|22px Francisco de Villagra
• Commanders (B): Lautaro
• Casualties: 84 Spaniards and most of the indios amigos. All the artillery was captured. (border|22px Spanish Empire)
• Outcome: Mapuche victory
• Coordinates: -37.131°, -73.169°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Marihueñu · Wikidata entry