Battle of Quilacura took place during the Arauco War, fought at night, four leagues from the Bio-Bio River,[8] between the Spanish expedition of Pedro de Valdivia and a force of Mapuche warriors led by Malloquete on February 11, 1546.

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Battle of Quilacura
Part of Arauco War
DateFebruary 11, 1546
Location
Quilacura[1] in the vicinity of the Bio-Bio River
Result Spanish Victory
Belligerents
Spanish Empire Mapuche
Commanders and leaders
Pedro de Valdivia Malloquete[2]
Strength
60 Spanish soldiers
many yanakuna[3]
7-8,000 warriors according to Valdivia, considered exaggerated, modern estimates 1,500-2,000[4]
Casualties and losses
6 Spaniards killed
6 wounded
2 horses killed[5]
up to 200 warriors, including Malloquete [6][7]
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