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Battle of Ponta Delgada: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of Vila Franca do Campo
Date July 26, 1582
Location Atlantic Ocean • Azores • Ponta Delgada • São Miguel Island
Participants Portugal • Spain

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Alvaro de Bazan, Marquis de of Santa Cruz
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Key People

Santa Cruz, Álvaro de Bazán, Marqués de
Álvaro de Bazán, Marqués de Santa Cruz
Spanish naval commander
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António, prior of Crato
Portuguese prior

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