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Battle of Tres Castillos

When: October 14–15, 1880
Where: Tres Castillos, Chihuahua
Part of: Apache leader Victorio killed by Mexican soldiers

Mexican soldiers under Colonel Terrazas killed Victorio and most of his followers in Chihuahua.

In October 1880, Victorio was surrounded by Mexican Army soldiers in north-eastern Chihuahua. Colonel Joaquín Terrazas led 260 men, killing 62 Apaches, including Victorio, and capturing 68 women and children. The battle ended Victorio's War.

Sources

Victorio Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
Battle of Tres Castillos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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