What the records say
- When
- 1558
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 22.91° S, 43.21° W
- Description
- 1558 battle
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Rio de Janeiro (1558)
1558 battle
The Battle of Rio de Janeiro took place in 1558 on the French town at Rio de Janeiro, called Henriville. The Portuguese, though in far smaller numbers, defeated the French and made them flee to the jungle. The French town was then burnt by Mem de Sá, the Portuguese governor.
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