21 October 1639Battle of DownsMartin Van Tromp
Defeats the Spanish fleet under Antonio de Oquendo
Historical records for Netherlands in 1639, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Defeats the Spanish fleet under Antonio de Oquendo
Begins serving as Mayor of Amsterdam during the 1639-1649 municipal term.
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