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Dutch Assault on San Juan
- When
- 1625
- Where
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Part of
- Dutch attack on San Juan
Dutch forces under Captain Balduino Enrico sacked San Juan in 1625 but failed to capture El Morro.
The Dutch fleet, commanded by Captain Balduino Enrico (Boudewijn Hendricksz), attacked the Spanish colonial capital. While the city itself was sacked, the El Morro fort successfully defended itself against the assault, preventing the Dutch from taking the stronghold.
Sources
- San Juan, Puerto Rico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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