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Battle of Reynogüelén (1536) 1536

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1536Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationChileNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentSouth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictArauco WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsHispanic Monarchy, MapucheWikidata P710
Coordinates-36.6473, -72.4552Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Reynogüelén took place between Spanish conquistadors and Mapuche soldiers, thought to have occurred near the confluence of the Ñuble and Itata Rivers, in Chile. This battle is an antecedent of the Arauco War.

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Location

-36.6473, -72.4552 · Chile

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