Dutch Republic (Military Occupation)

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Polity that includes all territories militarly occupied by Netherlands that are not part of a specific military territory.

Establishment

February 1673: In 1673, the Dutch East India Company, led by Admiral Abraham Blauvelt, seized Saint Helena from the English East India Company. However, English reinforcements under the command of Captain Richard Munden successfully restored control of the island to the English by May of that year.

June 1673: Between January and May 1673, the Dutch East India Company, led by Admiral Adam van Brederode, seized the island of Saint Helena. However, English reinforcements, under the command of Captain Richard Keigwin, successfully restored control of the island to the English East India Company.

Chronology

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1. European wars of religion

Were a series of wars in Europe (and the overseas possessions of European countries) the 16th, 17th and early 18th that started after the Protestant Reformation. Although the immediate causes of the wars were religious, the motives were complex and also included territorial ambitions.

1.1.Nine Years' War

Was a conflict between France and the Grand Alliance, a coalition including the Holy Roman Empire, the Dutch Republic, England, Spain, and Savoy. It is considered the first war that saw fighting globally because battles occured in Europe, America, Africa and India.

1.1.1.Asia and the Caribbean (Nine Years' War)

Were battles that took place in Asia and in the Caribbean during the Nine Years' War.

September 1693: In 1693 the Dutch launched an expedition against their French commercial rivals at Pondichéry on the south-eastern coast of India; the small garrison under François Martin was overwhelmed and surrendered on 6 September.

1.1.2.Peace of Ryswick

Were a series of treaties that ended the Nine Years' War.

September 1697: The Dutch handed back Pondichéry in India to the french.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

May 1676: Dutch occupation of French Guyana from May 5. The territory was under the control of Dutch forces led by Admiral Abraham Crijnssen. The occupation was part of the larger conflict between the Dutch Republic and France for control of colonial territories in the Americas.

December 1676: End of the Dutch occupation of French Guyana on December 20, 1676.

April 1699: Dutch occupation of Chandernagore.

September 1699: Dutch occupation of Chandernagore.