Jolo expedition (1630)

Jolo expedition (1630)
Part of Spanish–Moro conflict
DateMarch 1630
Location
Result Sulu victory
Belligerents
 Spanish Empire Sultanate of Sulu
Commanders and leaders
Lorenzo de Olaso (WIA) Muwallil Wasit I of Sulu
Strength
350-400 Spanish
2,000-2,500 Philippine natives
1 galley
3 brigantines
12 frigates
50 caracoas
Unknown
Casualties and losses
Some killed
8 wounded
Unknown

The Sulu Expedition of 1630 was an unsuccessful military campaign by the Spanish Empire to capture the island of Jolo. Launched from the Spanish Philippines to suppress Sulu pirates, the expedition ended in failure.


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