Battle of Manila (1762) 1762
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 24 September 1762 – 6 October 1762 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1762 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Philippines | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Spanish War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of Spain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 14.5800, 120.9775 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Manila was fought during the Seven Years' War, from 24 September 1762 to 6 October 1762, between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Spain in and around Manila, the capital of the Philippines, a Spanish colony at that time. The British won, leading to an eighteen-month occupation of Manila.
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