Battle of Montes Claros

The Battle of Montes Claros was fought on 17 June 1665, near Borba, between Spanish and a combined Anglo-Portuguese force as the last major battle in the Portuguese Restoration War. The battle resulted in a decisive Portuguese victory and is considered one of the most important battles in the country's history.

Battle of Montes Claros
Part of the War of the Portuguese Restoration

Battle of Montes Claros, Palace of Fronteira
Date17 June 1665
Location
Montes Claros, Évora, Portugal
38.764°N 7.472°W / 38.764; -7.472
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Portugal
England		 Spain
Commanders and leaders
Marquis of Marialva
Count of Ericeira
Frederick Schomberg		 Marquis of Caracena
Strength
22,000 22,600
Casualties and losses
2,700 killed and wounded 8,000 killed and wounded
6,000 captured
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