Battle of Montes Claros 1665
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 June 1665 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1665 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Portugal | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Portuguese Restoration War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.7640, -7.4720 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Montes Claros was fought on 17 June 1665, near Borba, between Spanish and a combined Anglo-Portuguese force as the last major battle in the Portuguese Restoration War. The battle resulted in a decisive Portuguese victory and is considered one of the most important battles in the country's history.
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