Episode 2 of 2
Sustained Massacre
- When
- 9-22 October 1740
- Where
- Batavia
- Part of
- Batavia Massacre
Despite an amnesty, irregular gangs continued to hunt and kill Chinese residents until the governor-general called for a cessation of hostilities.
The violence in the city lasted from 9 October until 22 October 1740. Although Governor-General Valckenier declared an amnesty on 11 October, gangs of irregulars continued to hunt down and kill Chinese residents. The governor-general called more forcefully for a cessation of hostilities on 22 October, ending the main phase of the massacre within the city walls.
Sources
- 1740 Batavia massacre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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