Battle of Muros Bay 1543
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1543 | 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 | Italian War of 1542–46 Un penesote | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, Kingdom of France | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 42.7500, -9.0000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Muros Bay (Spanish: Batalla de Muros) took place on 25 July 1543, during the Italian War of 1542–1546, between the French fleet under Jean de Clamorgan, Lord of Soane and the Spanish fleet commanded by Alvaro de Bazan the Elder. This battle is considered to be the first large naval battle in the Atlantic Ocean.
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