Battle of Catirai

Battle of Catirai
Part of Arauco War
Date January 7, 1569 Location A steep wooded hill in Catirai, Chile Result Mapuche Victory
Belligerents
Spanish Empire	Mapuche
Commanders and leaders
Martín Ruiz de Gamboa	Llanganabal, Millalelmo

The Battle of Catirai took place on January 7, 1569, near Catirai, Chile between the Mapuche army of Toqui Llanganabal and the Spanish army led by Martín Ruiz de Gamboa that resulted in a Mapuche victory.