Capture of Manuel Briones (1850 AD)
Capture of Manuel Briones (Sweden & Ecuador Expeditionary forces of Flores vs Pirates) took place in 1850 AD.
Battle facts
- Year: 1850 AD
- Date: 1850-01-01
- Era: Modern
- Side A: Sweden, Ecuador Expeditionary forces of Flores
- Side B: Pirates
- Commanders (A): Christian Adolf Virgin, Barroterán
- Commanders (B): Manuel Briones
- Casualties: approx. At least 4 Ecuadorian soldiers executed1 Whaler and 1 smaller vessel captured
6 pirates executed (including Manuel Briones)
Several prisoners freed
- Outcome: Swedish-Ecuadorian victory
- Coordinates: -2.190°, -79.888°
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