Battle of Reynogüelén (1536)

For other battles in the same place, see Battle of Reynogüelén.
Battle of Reynogüelén
DateAustral winter of 1536
Location
Reynogüelén
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spanish Empire Mapuche tribes
Commanders and leaders
Gómez de Alvarado Unknown
Strength
100 cavalry and 100 Spanish infantry, perhaps as many as 4,400 to 5,000 "indios auxiliares" between 24,000 and 30,000 Not considered real, modern estimation 8,000
Casualties and losses
2 Spaniards killed
several Spaniards and horses wounded
many auxiliares killed or wounded		 Heavy

The Battle of Reynogüelén took place between Spanish conquistadors and Mapuche soldiers, thought to have occurred near the confluence of the Ñuble and Itata Rivers, in Chile. This battle is an antecedent of the Arauco War.

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