Battle of Quilacura
Battle of Quilacura took place during the Arauco War, fought at night, four leagues from the Bio-Bio River, between the Spanish expedition of Pedro de Valdivia and a force of Mapuche warriors led by Malloquete on February 11, 1546.
| Battle of Quilacura | |||||||
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| Part of Arauco War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Spanish Empire | Mapuche | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Pedro de Valdivia | Malloquete | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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60 Spanish soldiers many yanakuna | 7-8,000 warriors according to Valdivia, considered exaggerated, modern estimates 1,500-2,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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6 Spaniards killed 6 wounded 2 horses killed | up to 200 warriors, including Malloquete | ||||||
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