Battle of Salga 1581
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1581 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Portugal | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Islands & open ocean | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of the Portuguese Succession | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, Kingdom of France, Kingdom of Portugal | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.6156, -27.0975 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Salga occurred on 25 July 1581, around the Bay of Salga and along the coastal part of the parish of Vila de São Sebastião, on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese Azores, between Spanish and Portuguese forces. The latter, in the name of António, Prior of Crato, successfully defended the island against the personal union with the Spanish crown during the War of the Portuguese Succession.
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