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Battle of Mactan

The Battle of Mactan was fought in the Philippines on April 21, 1521. The troops of Lapu-Lapu[?], a chieftain of Mactan[?], defeated Spanish forces under Ferdinand Magellan. Magellan was killed in action[?].

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