Battle of Vega Real (1495)

Battle of Vega Real (Cacicazgo of Marién vs Chiefdom of Maguana & Cacicazgo de Maguá & Chiefdom of Higüey & Chiefdom of Jaragua) took place in 1495 during Spanish expansion to Cibao.

Battle facts

• Year: 1495
• 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: no men killed (Cacicazgo of Marién), Dozens killed (side B)
• Outcome: Decisive Castilian victory Hispaniola pacified
• Coordinates: 19.282°, -70.548°

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