Battle of Ameixal

Portuguese history

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The Battle of Ameixial was a significant engagement during the Portuguese Restoration War. On June 26, 1663, Portuguese forces, led by Sancho Manuel, the Count of Vila Flor, decisively defeated a Spanish army under Don Juan de Austria. This victory was crucial in securing Portugal's independence from Spain, which had been reasserted in 1640. The Battle of Ameixial, along with the later victory at Montes Claros, helped to solidify Portuguese sovereignty, leading to Spain's formal recognition of Portugal's independence in the Treaty of Lisbon in 1668.12

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The last years of Philip IV
…the last Spanish armies at Ameixial (1663) and at Villaviciosa on the northern coast of Spain (1665). Spain finally formally recognized Portugal’s independence in 1668.
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…the last Spanish armies at Ameixial (1663) and at Villaviciosa on the northern coast of Spain (1665). Spain finally formally recognized Portugal’s independence in 1668.
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Afonso VI
…Spain, including the battles of Ameixal (1663), Castelo Rodrigo (1664), and Montes Claros (1665), which in 1668 led to Spanish recognition of Portuguese independence. When Afonso’s wife left him, their marriage was annulled on grounds of his incapacity. She married his brother, the future Peter II, who was declared Defender…
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…Spain, including the battles of Ameixal (1663), Castelo Rodrigo (1664), and Montes Claros (1665), which in 1668 led to Spanish recognition of Portuguese independence. When Afonso’s wife left him, their marriage was annulled on grounds of his incapacity. She married his brother, the future Peter II, who was declared Defender…
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