Battle of Ponta Delgada (1582)

Battle of Ponta Delgada (Spanish Empire & Portugal vs States-General & Pro–Crato Portugal) took place in 1582 during War of the Portuguese Succession.

Battle facts

• Year: 1582
• Date: 26 July 1582 (O.S.)
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: War of the Portuguese Succession
• Side A: Spanish Empire, Portugal
• Side B: States-General, Pro–Crato Portugal
• Commanders (A): Álvaro de Bazán
• Commanders (B): Piero Strozzi
• Casualties: 224 dead, 550 wounded (Spanish Empire & Portugal), 1,500 dead, 1,500 wounded, missing or captured, 7 ships missing, 4 ships sunk, 2 ships burned, 4 ships captured (States-General & Pro–Crato Portugal)
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 38.644°, -27.653°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Ponta Delgada · Wikidata entry