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Battle of Las Salinas
- When
- April 26, 1538
- Where
- Cuzco
- Part of
- Battle of Las Salinas
Pizarro's forces defeated Almagro's troops, capturing Almagro and killing Orgóñez.
The decisive confrontation occurred on April 26, 1538. Almagro's infantry scattered after an hour of fighting against superior firepower. Almagro was captured, and his lieutenant Rodrigo Orgóñez was killed on the field.
Sources
- Battle of Las Salinas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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