When was it published?

May 30, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News May 30, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

Maro Uprising, Oneillia Battle, Spanish Retreat, Inhabitants Revolt

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On February 6, inhabitants of the Marquisate of Maro in the Principality of Oneillia, aided by regular troops, launched a brave attack on Spanish forces, forcing their hasty retreat to Oneillia with around 500 dead and an equal number wounded.

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Turin, Feb. 14. A Courier, who arrived at Court the 12th, has brought News of a very sharp Action which the Spaniards had the 6th Instant with the Inhabitants of the Marquifate of Maro, in the Principality of Oneillia. The Inhabitants having taken Arms, and being joined by some regular Troops, they altogether fell with so much Bravery and Impetuosity upon a Body of Spanish Troops posted in the District of Maro, that these last were constrain'd to retire with Precipitation towards Oneillia. They left dead upon the Field of Battle near 500, and as many have been carried into the Hospital of Oneillia, that were wounded.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Maro Uprising Oneillia Battle Spanish Retreat Inhabitants Revolt

Where did it happen?

Maro, Principality Of Oneillia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Maro, Principality Of Oneillia

Event Date

6th Instant

Outcome

spaniards left near 500 dead on the field and as many wounded carried to the hospital of oneillia; forced to retire with precipitation towards oneillia.

Event Details

A courier arrived at court on the 12th with news of a sharp action on the 6th Instant between Spaniards and inhabitants of the Marquisate of Maro in the Principality of Oneillia. The inhabitants, having taken arms and joined by some regular troops, attacked a body of Spanish troops posted in the District of Maro with bravery and impetuosity, constraining the Spaniards to retire hastily.