1 September 1664De Ruyter OrdersJohan de Witt
Approves sending De Ruyter from the Mediterranean to recover Dutch posts in West Africa.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1664, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Approves sending De Ruyter from the Mediterranean to recover Dutch posts in West Africa.
Receives orders at Malaga to sail to West Africa against English seizures.
Represents Dutch civic authority during the surrender negotiations with the English.
Surrenders New Amsterdam to Richard Nicolls after English ships enter the harbour.
Recaptures Dutch West African posts after English attacks on the Guinea coast.
Recaptures Dutch West India Company posts taken by English forces.
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1643-1664 municipal term.
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