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Defeat of the Mattau
- When
- Winter 1635
- Where
- Southwestern Taiwan
The Dutch military defeated the Mattau tribe in the winter of 1635, ending a period of conflict that had persisted since 1623.
In the winter of 1635, Dutch forces engaged and defeated the Mattau tribe. The Mattau had been troubling the Dutch colonial administration since 1623, making this a significant military victory for the Dutch in their efforts to secure the region.
Sources
- Dutch Formosa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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