Siege of Malacca (1640–1641) 1640
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 3 August 1640 – 14 January 1641 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1640 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Malaysia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Dutch–Portuguese War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Dutch East India Company, Johor Sultanate, Portuguese Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 2.1925, 102.2500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Malacca (3 August 1640 – 14 January 1641) was initiated by the Dutch East India Company and their local ally, Johor, against Portuguese Malacca. It ended with a Portuguese surrender and, according to Portugal, the deaths of thousands of Portuguese individuals. The roots of the conflict began in the late 16th century when the Dutch arrived in the vicinity of Malacca. From there, they launched occasional attacks against the Portuguese colony, including multiple failed sieges. In August 1640, the Dutch commenced their final siege, which took a heavy toll on both sides, with disease and starvation rampant. Finally, after the loss of several major commanders and numerous troops, the Dutch stormed the citadel, completely ending Portugal's control of the city. Ultimately, the new colony was of little importance to the Dutch compared to their previously existing local territory, Batavia.
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