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Destruction of Settlements

When
1629
Where
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Part of
Anglo-Spanish War in the Caribbean

Spanish forces destroy fortified settlements on Saint Kitts and Nevis.

After arriving at Saint Kitts, the Spanish forces destroyed the heavily armed settlements on both Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Spanish then seized the islands, expelling the English and French colonial settlers and securing the territory for the Spanish Empire.

Sources

  1. Anglo-Spanish War (1625–1630) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Fadrique de Toledo, 1st Marquess of Valdueza Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07

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