1543Battle of Wayna Daga: Ethiopian-Portuguese Victory

Ethiopian/Portuguese troops defeat the Adal army led by Imam...
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🤝 Portuguese Diplomatic Mission Reaches Ethiopia

The first European diplomatic mission to Ethiopia, sent by the Portuguese, arrives at Massawa 9 April, and reaches the imperial encampment of Emperor Dawit II in Shewa 9 October.
Portuguese Diplomatic Mission Reaches Ethiopia (1520)
DiplomacyExplorationPortuguese EmpireEthiopian EmpireForeign Relations
EthiopiaEthiopiaPortugalPortugal

⚔️ Magellan's Expedition Reaches Philippines; Magellan Killed in Battle of Mactan

Philippines encountered by Ferdinand Magellan. He was later killed in the Battle of Mactan in central Philippines in the same year.
Magellan's Expedition Reaches Philippines; Magellan Killed in Battle of Mactan (1521)
ExplorationColonialismBattleAge of ExplorationEuropean ExplorationSpanish EmpireMaritime HistoryWarfare
PhilippinesPhilippinesPortugalPortugalSpainSpain

⚔️ Charles V's Failed Algerian Expedition

An Algerian military campaign by Charles V of Spain (Habsburg) is unsuccessful.
Charles V's Failed Algerian Expedition (1541)
Military HistoryCharles VOttoman EmpireHabsburg EmpireSiegeImperialismNaval Warfare
AlgeriaAlgeriaSpainSpain

⚔️ Battle of Wayna Daga: Ethiopian-Portuguese Victory

Ethiopian/Portuguese troops defeat the Adal army led by Imam Ahmad Gurey at the Battle of Wayna Daga; Imam Ahmad Gurey is killed at this battle.
Battle of Wayna Daga: Ethiopian-Portuguese Victory (1543)
WarfareMilitary HistoryConflictEthiopian EmpireHorn of AfricaReligious Warfare
EthiopiaEthiopiaPortugalPortugalSomaliaSomalia

⚔️ French Victory at the Battle of Ceresole

The French defeat an ImperialSpanish army at the Battle of Ceresole.Scenes of everyday life in Ming China, by Qiu Ying
French Victory at the Battle of Ceresole (1544)
WarfareHoly Roman EmpireSpanish EmpireMilitary HistoryItalian WarsBattleEarly Modern Warfare
FranceFranceSpainSpain

⚔️ Moroccan Victory Over Songhai at Battle of Tondibi

In Mali, Moroccan forces of the Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur led by Judar Pasha defeat the Songhai Empire at the Battle of Tondibi.
Moroccan Victory Over Songhai at Battle of Tondibi (1591)
WarfareEmpireColonialismBattleMilitary ConflictSonghai Empire
MoroccoMoroccoMaliMali