Battle of Mataquito
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The Battle of Mataquito was fought in the Arauco War on April 30, 1557, between the forces of the Spanish governor, Francisco de Villagra, and Mapuche headed by their toqui Lautaro. It was a surprise attack, carried out at dawn, on Lautaro's fortified camp between a wooded mountain and the shore of the Mataquito River. The battle is notable for ending Mapuche designs on Santiago, while also avenging the death of former governor Pedro de Valdivia, who had been killed by Lautaro's warriors four years earlier.
1557
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Spanish Empire, Mapuche, Chile,
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Location: -35.0681, -71.6386, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1557 Battle of Mataquito
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1556 | Battle of Peteroa | Spanish Empire, Mapuche, battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 1557 | Battle of Mataquito | Spanish Empire, Mapuche, battle | Wikidata |