Battle of Quilacura

Battle of Quilacura took place during the Arauco War, fought at night, four leagues from the Bio-Bio River,^[8] between the Spanish expedition of Pedro de Valdivia and a force of Mapuche warriors led by Malloquete on February 11, 1546.

DateFebruary 11, 1546

Location

Quilacura^[1] in the vicinity of the Bio-Bio River

Result Spanish victory

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Battle of Quilacura
Part of Arauco War
Date February 11, 1546 Location Quilacura[1] in the vicinity of the Bio-Bio River Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spanish Empire	Mapuches
Commanders and leaders
Pedro de Valdivia	Malloquete[2] †
Strength
60 Spanish soldiers many yanakuna[3]	7,000–8,000 warriors according to Valdivia, considered exaggerated, modern estimates 1,500–2,000[4]
Casualties and losses
6 Spaniards killed 6 wounded 2 horses killed[5]	Up to 200 warriors, including Malloquete[6][7]

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