Historical Events tagged with "antónio I"
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Military & Warfare
Portuguese Victory and Execution in Kongo
October 29th, 1665 359 years ago
Portuguese forces defeated King António I of Kongo, Nvita a Nkanga, leading to his execution. The conflict arose from territorial disputes and the Portuguese desire to control trade routes in the region. The battle culminated in a decisive victory for the Portuguese, marking a significant decline in Kongo's power.
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