Ternate expedition (1582)

Ternate expedition (1582)
Part of Ternatean–Portuguese conflicts
Date1582
Location
Result Ternatean victory
Belligerents

Spanish Empire

Sultanate of Ternate
Commanders and leaders
Sebastian Ronquillo Babullah of Ternate
Strength
1,800 Unknown
Casualties and losses
1,200 dead Unknown

The Ternate expedition was a military expedition by Spain to establish rule over the Maluku Islands. The expedition failed and was Spain's first attempt to seize the Malukus.