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Battle of Puna

Spain · Warfare / Military. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1531Date range
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Chronological records

1531

Francisco PizarroApril 1531

Puna · Warfare / Military

3000 native warriors on the island of Puna attacked the camp of 160 Spaniards, the superior arms and discipline of the Spaniards won the day and over 3000 natives were slaughters with the loss of only three Spaniards

Names involved

Francisco Pizarro

Provenance

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