Battle of Vega Real (1495 AD)
Battle of Vega Real (Cacicazgo of Marién vs Chiefdom of Maguana & Cacicazgo de Maguá & Chiefdom of Higüey & Chiefdom of Jaragua) took place in 1495 AD during Spanish expansion to Cibao.
Battle facts
- Year: 1495 AD
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Spanish expansion to Cibao
- Side A: Cacicazgo of Marién
- Side B: Chiefdom of Maguana, Cacicazgo de Maguá, Chiefdom of Higüey, Chiefdom of Jaragua
- Commanders (A): Christopher Columbus, Bartholomew Columbus, Alonso de Ojeda, Guacanagaríx
- Commanders (B): Caonabo, Guarionex, Cayacoa, Bohechío
- Casualties: approx. no men killedDozens killed
- Outcome: Decisive Castilian victory
Hispaniola pacified
- Coordinates: 19.282°, -70.548°
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