Battle of Quilacura took place during the Arauco War, fought at night, four leagues from the Bio-Bio River,[8] 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[2] | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
60 Spanish soldiers many yanakuna[3] | 7-8,000 warriors according to Valdivia, considered exaggerated, modern estimates 1,500-2,000[4] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
6 Spaniards killed 6 wounded 2 horses killed[5] | up to 200 warriors, including Malloquete [6][7] |