Siege of Recife (1630)
1630 siege
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The siege of Recife was a battle between Dutch and Portuguese forces near modern-day Recife, Brazil, in 1630.
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DateFebruary 14 – March 3, 1630
Location
Result
Dutch victory
Territorial
changes Establishment of Dutch Brazil
changes Establishment of Dutch Brazil
| Siege of Recife | |||||||||
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| Part of the Dutch invasions of Brazil | |||||||||
Dutch siege of Olinda and Recife | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Dutch Republic |
 Portugal | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
 Hendrick Lonck[1] |
Matias de Albuquerque[1] | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
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7,000 Troops 67 Ships | Unknown | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
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.[2][3] 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.[3]
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.