Historedia
Person

Casto Méndez Núñez

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1866

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Casto Méndez Núñez, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Abtao: Spanish squadron versus combined Peruvian-Chilean fleet

    1866

    Role: Spanish commander

    1. January 16 to February 4, 1866 · Abtao Island, Chiloé ArchipelagoAllied Fleet Arrival

      Combined Peruvian-Chilean fleet sailed from Ancud to Abtao Island on January 16, 1866, to await reinforcements and establish fortifications.

    2. February 7, 1866 · Abtao Island, Chiloé ArchipelagoBattle of Abtao

      Spanish squadron engaged combined Peruvian-Chilean fleet at Abtao Island on February 7, 1866, resulting in long-range fire exchange.

  2. Battle of Callao: Peruvian defenders against the Spanish fleet

    1866

    Role: Spanish Admiral

    1. May 2, 1866 · CallaoBombardment of Callao

      Spanish fleet bombarded Callao, silencing most coastal batteries according to Spanish accounts, while Peruvian sources claim minimal structural damage.

Sources

  1. Battle of Abtao Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Battle of Callao Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19