The siege of the Fortress of São Filipe, was a battle fought from 27 March 1641 to 4 March 1642 as part of the Portuguese Restoration War, near Angra, Azores, between Spanish and Portuguese over the control of the fort of São Filipe.
Siege of São Filipe | |||||||
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Part of Portuguese Restoration War | |||||||
The main entrance of the fortress | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Portugal | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Francisco de Ornelas | Álvaro de Viveros | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 530 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
145 men killed 172 men wounded |
342 men killed 20 men wounded[1] |
After 11 months of intense fighting the Portuguese were victorious and the Spanish garrison was defeated with very heavy losses.
References edit
- ^ Paula Lourenço, p.41
Sources edit
- Lourenço, Paula.Battles of Portuguese History - Defence of the Overseas. - Volume X. (2006)