Battle of São Salvador (1709 AD)

Battle of São Salvador (Orthodox Catholics of Kingdom of Kongo vs Antonian Catholics of Kingdom of Kongo) took place in 1709 AD during Kongo Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1709 AD
• Date: 1709-02-15
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Kongo Civil War
• Side A: Orthodox Catholics of Kingdom of Kongo
• Side B: Antonian Catholics of Kingdom of Kongo
• Commanders (A): King Pedro IV, Marquis of Mpemba
• Commanders (B): Prince Pedro Constantino da Silva
• Casualties: approx. UnknownUnknown but including Prince Pedro Constantino da Silva
• Outcome: Orthodox victory
• Coordinates: -6.267°, 14.250°

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