The siege of the Fortress of São Filipe, was a battle fought from 27 March 1641 to 4 March 1642 as part of the

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, near Angra,

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over the control of the fort of São Filipe. After 11 months of intense fighting the Portuguese were victorious and the Spanish garrison was defeated with very heavy losses.

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*Lourenço, Paula.''Battles of Portuguese History - Defence of the Overseas. - Volume X.'' (2006) {{DEFAULTSORT:Siege of Sao Filipe São Filipe Sao Filipe São Filipe São Filipe São Filipe São Filipe 1641 in Portugal 1641 in Spain 1642 in Spain