De Ruyter Orders
Approves sending De Ruyter from the Mediterranean to recover Dutch posts in West Africa.
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1664 in Netherlands
Explore 7 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1664.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1664
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September
West Africa Expedition
Receives orders at Malaga to sail to West Africa against English seizures.
Articles of Surrender
Represents Dutch civic authority during the surrender negotiations with the English.
Surrender of New Amsterdam
Surrenders New Amsterdam to Richard Nicolls after English ships enter the harbour.
October
Capture of Kormantine
Recaptures Dutch West African posts after English attacks on the Guinea coast.
Recapture of Dutch Posts
Recaptures Dutch West India Company posts taken by English forces.
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Mayoral Term
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1643-1664 municipal term.
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