End of Dutch Occupation of Valdivia
- When
- 1643
- Where
- Ruins of Valdivia; Valdivia
- Episodes
- 2
Dutch corsairs occupied the ruins of Valdivia in 1643, renaming it Brouwershaven. The occupation ended on 28 October 1643 when the Dutch departed due to a lack of expected gold mines and native hostility.
Episodes
- Dutch Occupation of Valdivia Ruins
Herckman occupied the ruins of Valdivia in 1643 and renamed the location Brouwershaven.
- End of Dutch Occupation
The Dutch left Valdivia on 28 October 1643 due to lack of gold and native hostility.
Background and detail
Dutch Occupation. Hendrik Brouwer, governor of the East Indies, decided to establish a base in Valdivia for further attacks against the Viceroy of Peru. Herckman occupied the ruins in 1643 and renamed the site Brouwershaven.
Departure. The Dutch failed to find the gold mines they had anticipated. Hostility from the indigenous population forced the Dutch to abandon the site and leave on 28 October 1643.
People involved
- Hendrik Brouwer · Dutch governor of the East Indies
- Herckman · Dutch occupier
Sources
- Valdivia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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