Historical eventJuly 311667

Second Anglo-Dutch War

The Second Anglo-Dutch War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Breda.

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When
Sunday, July 31 1667359 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
17th century · 1660s
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The Gregorian calendar was in use in Catholic Europe from 1582, but Britain and its colonies kept the Julian calendar until 14 September 1752 — sources from those places may date this event 10–11 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1667.

What happened

History War Europe; 1665 The Second Anglo-Dutch War; key battles Both sides planned a short war, since the English could not afford a long one, while the Dutch wanted to minimise any potential economic damage. [ 1 ] De Witt ordered his naval commander Jacob van Wassenaer to bring the English fleet to battle, although his ships were inferior in organisation, training, discipline and firepower. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] At the Battle of Lowestoft on 13 June 1665,

The Second Anglo-Dutch War began on 4 March 1665 and concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Breda on 31 July 1667. It was the second in a series of naval wars fought between England and the Dutch Republic and it was driven largely by commercial rivalry, competition over maritime trade, and disputes over overseas colonies and trading posts.

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July 31 1667 — 359 years ago, on a Sunday.

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