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Declaration of War
- When
- 4 March 1665
- Where
- Dutch Republic
The Dutch Republic declared war on England following English attacks on their merchant convoys in the Atlantic and Channel.
After English forces attacked Dutch convoys off Cádiz and in the English Channel, the Dutch Republic formally declared war on England on 4 March 1665. This action initiated the Second Anglo-Dutch War, driven partly by mercantilist disputes and the desire to protect trade routes.
Sources
- Second Anglo-Dutch War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Battle of Lowestoft Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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