Siege of Recife (1630) 1630
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 14 February 1630 – 3 March 1630 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1630 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Brazil | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | -8.0539, -34.8808 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Recife was a battle between Dutch and Portuguese forces near modern-day Recife, Brazil, in 1630.
In the summer of 1629, the Dutch coveted a newfound interest in obtaining the captaincy of Pernambuco, the largest and richest sugar-producing area in the world. The Dutch fleet of 65 ships was led by Hendrick Corneliszoon Loncq. The Dutch West India Company gained control of Olinda by 16 February 1630, and Recife (the capital of Pernambuco) and the island of António Vaz (opposite to the town) by 3 March.
This began a war over Brazil, which would see the Dutch establish a colony called New Holland and end with the Portuguese regaining their captured possessions.
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