Battle of Príncipe

Battle of Príncipe
Part of the Dutch–Portuguese War

Dutch ships in Príncipe.
DateAugust–November 1598
Location
Santo António, São Tomé and Príncipe
Result Portuguese victory
Belligerents
Portugal Dutch Republic
Commanders and leaders
António de Meneses Julius Cleerhagen †
Cornelis de Moucheron
Strength
500 men 350–500 men
5 ships

The Battle of Príncipe was a military action part of the Dutch-Portuguese War. Dutch forces under Lieutenant-Colonel Julius Cleerhagen captured Príncipe Island in August 1598 but they were ousted by the Portuguese a few months later.

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