Battle of Montes Claros
| Battle of Montes Claros | |||||||
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| Part of the War of the Portuguese Restoration | |||||||
Battle of Montes Claros, Palace of Fronteira | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Portugal England | Spain | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Marquis of Marialva Count of Ericeira Frederick Schomberg | Marquis of Caracena | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 22,000 | 22,600 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 2,700 killed and wounded |
8,000 killed and wounded 6,000 captured | ||||||
The Battle of Montes Claros was fought on 17 June 1665, near Borba, between Spanish and a combined Anglo-Portuguese force as the last major battle in the Portuguese Restoration War. The battle resulted in a decisive Portuguese victory and is considered one of the most important battles in the country's history.