Battle of Vega Real explained

Conflict:Battle of Vega Real
Partof:Spanish colonization of the Americas
Place:Concepción de La Vega, Hispaniola, Columbian Viceroyalty
Result:Decisive Castilian victoryHispaniola pacified
Combatant1:
Cacicazgo of Marién
Combatant2:Chiefdom of Maguana
Cacicazgo de Maguá
Chiefdom of Higüey
Chiefdom of Jaragua
Commander1:Christopher Columbus
Bartholomew Columbus
Alonso de Ojeda
Guacanagaríx
Commander2:Caonabo
Guarionex
Cayacoa
Bohechío
Strength1:220 men
20 greyhounds
Several hundreds of auxiliary natives
Strength2:≈10,000 (several thousands)
Casualties1:no men killed
Casualties2:Dozens killed

The Battle of Vega Real, also called the Battle of the Holy Hill or the Battle of Jáquimo, took place on 27 March 1495 on the island of Hispaniola between an indigenous alliance and Spanish forces, commanded by Christopher Columbus, Bartholomew Columbus and Alonso de Ojeda, with the help of indigenous people led by Guacanagaríx.[1] The battle resulted in the defeat and capture of the Taíno leader Caonabo, ending indigenous resistance on Hispaniola.

Notes and References

  1. Clements, Robert Markham. Life of Christopher Columbus. G. Philip & Son, Limited, 1902. 176.