Recapture of Salvador, Bahia
- When
- 1624–1625
- Where
- Salvador, Bahia
- Episodes
- 2
In late April or early May 1625, a combined Luso-Spanish fleet under Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo y Mendoza recaptured Salvador, Bahia, from Dutch control. This event reversed the Dutch occupation that began in May 1624, restoring Portuguese-Spanish authority over the city, which served as the capital of Brazil and a key strategic hub.
Episodes
- Dutch Capture of Salvador
Dutch fleet captures Salvador in May 1624
- Luso-Spanish Recapture of Salvador
Combined force recaptures Salvador in late April or early May 1625
Background and detail
Recapture. In late April or early May 1625, a combined Spanish and Portuguese force of 52 ships and 12,500 men recaptured Salvador. The expedition was led by Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo y Mendoza. This victory ended the Dutch occupation of the city and re-established Luso-Spanish control over this vital colonial hub.
Aftermath. Following the recapture, Salvador continued to play a critical role as a base for the Portuguese struggle against the Dutch for control of Brazil. The city remained a vital strategic hub in the ongoing conflict.
People involved
- Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo y Mendoza · Commander of the Luso-Spanish fleet
- Jacob Willekens · Commander of the Dutch fleet that captured Salvador in 1624
- Piet Hein · Commander of the Dutch fleet that captured Salvador in 1624
Sources
- Salvador, Bahia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- Dutch Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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