The Battle of Rio de Janeiro or the Battle of Guanabara Bay was a battle on 20 January 1567 at Rio de Janeiro that ended with the definitive defeat of the French. Specifically, the battle was an attack on the fortification of Uruçú-mirim. The Portuguese commander, Estácio de Sá, was hit by an arrow which perforated his eye, and died on 20 February. Notes External links 1560s in Brazil 1567 in South America Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Colonial Brazil Conflicts in 1567 History of Rio de Janeiro (city) Military history of Brazil Portuguese colonization of the Americas nn:Slaget ved Rio de Janeiro