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Battle of Angol

When
1564
Where
Los Infantes
Episodes
1

On 25 March 1564, Spanish captain Lorenzo Bernal del Mercado defeated the Mapuche toqui Illangulién near Los Infantes. After a series of maneuvers and blockades, Bernal drove the Mapuche into a river, killing over 1,000 warriors including Illangulién.

Episodes

  1. 25 March 1564 · Los InfantesBattle of Angol

    Bernal attacked the Mapuche position, driving them into a river where over 1,000 were killed, including Illangulién.

Background and detail

Tactical Maneuvers. The rebels constructed a pukara near Los Infantes, establishing a blockade. Bernal conducted reconnaissance patrols, observing the Mapuche in impregnable marsh positions. The Mapuche moved to a second position closer to the town, prompting Bernal to attack before more Mapuches arrived.

Outcome. The Spanish drove the Mapuche out of their pukara and pursued them to the river bank. The Mapuche were trapped in the river, resulting in the death of over 1,000 warriors, including toqui Illangulién. Many others were wounded or captured.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Angol Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  2. Illangulién Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-19
  3. Lorenzo Bernal del Mercado Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-02

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