Event Spanish-Taíno War of San Juan-Borikén

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Was a war between Spain and the native Tainos of Puerto Rico.

Chronology

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  • October 1513: End of the incursion by Spanish forces in the lands of Hayuya Chief.
  • October 1513: End of the incursion by Spanish forces in the lands of Hayuya Chief.
  • March 1511: Spanish commander Ponce de León led an incursion into the domain of Urayoán Chief at Yahuecas.
  • March 1511: Ponce de León led nearly a hundred Spaniards in a battle against the Taíno in modern-day Descalabrado (17°59′52″N 66°25′24″W).
  • August 1513: Spanish forces led by Diego Colón and Juan González entered the lands of Guayaney tribe (modern-day Luqullo and Humacao in Puerto Rico).
  • November 1513: In 1513, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León led an incursion against the indigenous Taino settlement of Jayuya in present-day Puerto Rico. This was part of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
  • July 1512: The Spanish forces left the lands of Guayama.
  • April 1511: End of the incursion by Spanish commander Ponce de León in the domain of Urayoán Chief at Yahuecas.
  • November 1513: In 1513, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León led an incursion against the indigenous Taino settlement of Jayuya in present-day Puerto Rico. This was part of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
  • July 1512: The Spanish forces left the lands of Guayama.
  • September 1513: Spanish commander Alonso de Mendoza led an incursion into the lands of Chief Hayuya.
  • March 1511: Ponce de León led nearly a hundred Spaniards in a battle against the Taíno in modern-day Descalabrado (17°59′52″N 66°25′24″W).
  • March 1511: Ponce de León led nearly a hundred Spaniards in a battle against the Taíno in modern-day Descalabrado (17°59′52″N 66°25′24″W).
  • August 1512: In July, Spanish conquistador Juan Gil attacked the domain of Agüeybana II.
  • February 1513: The Spanish led by Diego Guilarte de Salazar conquered Guánica, where they set camp.
  • August 1512: In July, Spanish conquistador Juan Gil attacked the domain of Agüeybana II.
  • August 1512: In 1512, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León led another incursion into the terrains of Orocobix, a region inhabited by the Taíno people in present-day Puerto Rico. This expedition was part of the Spanish colonization efforts in the Caribbean.
  • July 1513: The lands of chieftain Orocobix (present day municipalities of Aibonito, Orocovis, Barranquitas, Morovis and Corozal in Puerto Rico) were incursioned by Spanish forces.
  • February 1513: The Spanish led by Diego Guilarte de Salazar conquered Guánica, where they set camp.
  • September 1513: Spanish commander Alonso de Mendoza led an incursion into the lands of Chief Hayuya.
  • February 1513: The Spanish led by Diego Guilarte de Salazar conquered Guánica, where they set camp.
  • June 1513: In 1513, the Taíno people launched a devastating attack on Caparra, the Spanish capital of the main island. Caparra was founded by Juan Ponce de León and served as an important settlement in Puerto Rico. The attack marked a significant event in the conflict between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous Taíno population.
  • November 1513: In 1513, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León led an incursion against the indigenous Taino settlement of Jayuya in present-day Puerto Rico. This was part of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
  • August 1512: In July, Spanish conquistador Juan Gil attacked the domain of Agüeybana II.
  • November 1513: In 1513, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León led an incursion against the indigenous Taino settlement of Jayuya in present-day Puerto Rico. This was part of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
  • July 1512: The Spanish Army leaves the domains of chief Agüeybana II.
  • July 1512: The Spanish Army leaves the domains of chief Agüeybana II.
  • July 1512: The Spanish raided the territories of the Taino Orocobix (present day municipalities of Aibonito, Orocovis, Barranquitas, Morovis and Corozal in Puerto Rico).
  • June 1512: The Spanish raided the territories of the Taino Orocobix (present day municipalities of Aibonito, Orocovis, Barranquitas, Morovis and Corozal in Puerto Rico).
  • September 1513: Spanish commander Alonso de Mendoza led an incursion into the lands of Chief Hayuya.
  • June 1513: In 1513, the Taíno people launched a devastating attack on Caparra, the Spanish capital of the main island. Caparra was founded by Juan Ponce de León and served as an important settlement in Puerto Rico. The attack marked a significant event in the conflict between the Spanish colonizers and the indigenous Taíno population.
  • January 1516: Between 1514 and 1515, the Spanish made advances into the Daguao, pushing the Taínos to seek refuge in the Lesser Antilles, with the presence of Agüeybana II being reported at Guadeloupe. Puerto Rico was completely submitted by the Spanish.
  • February 1513: The Spanish led by Diego Guilarte de Salazar conquered Guánica, where they set camp.
  • April 1511: End of the incursion by Spanish commander Ponce de León in the domain of Urayoán Chief at Yahuecas.
  • July 1512: The Spanish raided the territories of the Taino Orocobix (present day municipalities of Aibonito, Orocovis, Barranquitas, Morovis and Corozal in Puerto Rico).
  • July 1512: The Spanish forces left the lands of Guayama.
  • April 1511: End of the incursion by Spanish commander Ponce de León in the domain of Urayoán Chief at Yahuecas.
  • March 1511: Ponce de León led nearly a hundred Spaniards in a battle against the Taíno in modern-day Descalabrado (17°59′52″N 66°25′24″W).
  • January 1516: Between 1514 and 1515, the Spanish made advances into the Daguao, pushing the Taínos to seek refuge in the Lesser Antilles, with the presence of Agüeybana II being reported at Guadeloupe. Puerto Rico was completely submitted by the Spanish.
  • September 1512: In 1512, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León led another incursion into the terrains of Orocobix, a region inhabited by the Taíno people in present-day Puerto Rico. This expedition was part of the Spanish colonization efforts in the Caribbean.
  • August 1513: Spanish forces led by Diego Colón and Juan González entered the lands of Guayaney tribe (modern-day Luqullo and Humacao in Puerto Rico).
  • August 1512: In 1512, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León led another incursion into the terrains of Orocobix, a region inhabited by the Taíno people in present-day Puerto Rico. This expedition was part of the Spanish colonization efforts in the Caribbean.
  • October 1513: End of the incursion by Spanish forces in the lands of Hayuya Chief.
  • July 1512: The Spanish Army leaves the domains of chief Agüeybana II.
  • June 1512: The Spanish raided the territories of the Taino Orocobix (present day municipalities of Aibonito, Orocovis, Barranquitas, Morovis and Corozal in Puerto Rico).
  • June 1512: The Spanish army entered the domains of chief Agüeybana II in modern-day Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.
  • June 1512: Spanish commander Álvaro de Saavedra entered into the lands of Guayama.
  • June 1512: Spanish commander Álvaro de Saavedra entered into the lands of Guayama.
  • June 1512: The Spanish army entered the domains of chief Agüeybana II in modern-day Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.
  • June 1512: The Spanish army entered the domains of chief Agüeybana II in modern-day Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.
  • July 1513: The lands of chieftain Orocobix (present day municipalities of Aibonito, Orocovis, Barranquitas, Morovis and Corozal in Puerto Rico) were incursioned by Spanish forces.
  • March 1511: Spanish commander Ponce de León led an incursion into the domain of Urayoán Chief at Yahuecas.
  • June 1512: Spanish commander Álvaro de Saavedra entered into the lands of Guayama.
  • July 1512: The Spanish Army leaves the domains of chief Agüeybana II.
  • August 1513: Spanish forces led by Diego Colón and Juan González entered the lands of Guayaney tribe (modern-day Luqullo and Humacao in Puerto Rico).
  • August 1513: Spanish forces led by Diego Colón and Juan González entered the lands of Guayaney tribe (modern-day Luqullo and Humacao in Puerto Rico).
  • March 1511: Spanish commander Ponce de León led an incursion into the domain of Urayoán Chief at Yahuecas.
  • July 1512: The Spanish forces left the lands of Guayama.
  • September 1512: In 1512, Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León led another incursion into the terrains of Orocobix, a region inhabited by the Taíno people in present-day Puerto Rico. This expedition was part of the Spanish colonization efforts in the Caribbean.
  • September 1513: Spanish commander Alonso de Mendoza led an incursion into the lands of Chief Hayuya.
  • March 1511: Spanish commander Ponce de León led an incursion into the domain of Urayoán Chief at Yahuecas.
  • June 1512: Spanish commander Álvaro de Saavedra entered into the lands of Guayama.
  • April 1511: End of the incursion by Spanish commander Ponce de León in the domain of Urayoán Chief at Yahuecas.
  • August 1512: In July, Spanish conquistador Juan Gil attacked the domain of Agüeybana II.
  • October 1513: End of the incursion by Spanish forces in the lands of Hayuya Chief.
  • June 1512: The Spanish army entered the domains of chief Agüeybana II in modern-day Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.