Battle of Montijo 1644
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 26 May 1644 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1644 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Portuguese Restoration War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.8900, -6.6000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Montijo was fought on 26 May 1644, in Montijo, Spain, between Portuguese and Spanish forces. Although the battle ended with a tactical Portuguese victory, the Spanish saw it as a strategic success as they claimed to have prevented Matias de Albuquerque from capturing Badajoz, despite Albuquerque having no intention of attacking that city. Due to the chaotic nature of the battle, its outcome is debated and casualty figures vary.
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- Battle of Ameixial 1663
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- Battle of Montes Claros 1665
- Battle of the Berlengas (1666) 1666
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