Battle of Vilanova 1658
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 September 1658 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1658 | 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 |
| Coordinates | 41.9925, -8.6725 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Vilanova took place on 17 September 1658 during the Portuguese Restoration War near the Fort of São Luis de Gonzaga, located downstream from Tui on the southern bank of the Minho River. A Spanish army commanded by the Governor of Galicia, Rodrigo Pimentel, Marquis of Viana, entered Portuguese territory and confronted a Portuguese army led by João Rodrigues de Vasconcelos e Sousa, 2nd Count of Castelo Melhor. The Spanish were victorious and proceeded over the following months to capture Monção, Salvaterra de Miño and other Portuguese strongholds.
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