Siege of Recife (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 GWC gained control of Olinda by 16 February 1630, and Recife (the capital of Pernambuco) and António Vaz by March 3.

Siege of Recife
Part of the Dutch invasions of Brazil

Dutch siege of Olinda and Recife
DateFebruary 14 – March 3, 1630
Location
Pernambuco, Brazil
Result Dutch victory
Belligerents
 Dutch Republic  Portugal
Commanders and leaders
Hendrick Lonck Matias de Albuquerque
Strength
7,000 Troops
67 Ships
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

This began a war over Brazil, which would see the Dutch establish a colony called New Holland and end with the Portuguese taking all of their captured possessions back.

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