Jolo expedition (1602)

The Sulu Expedition of 1602 was an unsuccessful military campaign by the Spanish Empire to capture the island of Jolo. Launched from the Spanish Philippines to suppress Sulu pirates, the expedition ended in failure.

Jolo expedition (1602)
Part of Spanish–Moro conflict
DateFebruary-May 1602
Location
Jolo, Philippines
Result Sulu victory
Belligerents
 Spanish Empire Sultanate of Sulu
Commanders and leaders
Juan Juárez de Gallinato Batarah Shah Tengah
Strength
200 men 1,000 men
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy
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