| Conflict: | Siege of Recife |
| Partof: | the Dutch invasions of Brazil |
| Date: | February 14 – March 3, 1630 |
| Place: | Pernambuco, Brazil |
| Result: | Dutch victory |
| Commander1: | Hendrick Lonck[1] |
| Commander2: | Matias de Albuquerque[2] |
| Strength1: | 7,000 Troops 67 Ships |
| Strength2: | Unknown |
| Casualties1: | Unknown |
| Casualties2: | Unknown |
The Siege of Recife was a battle between Dutch and Portuguese forces near modern-day Recife, Brazil in 1630.
In the summer of 1629, the Dutch coveted a newfound interest in obtaining the captaincy of Pernambuco, the largest and richest sugar-producing area in the world.[3] [4] The Dutch fleet of 65 ships was led by Hendrick Corneliszoon Loncq. The Dutch West India Company gained control of Olinda by 16 February 1630, and Recife (the capital of Pernambuco) and the island of António Vaz (opposite to the town) by 3 March.[4]
This began a war over Brazil, which would see the Dutch establish a colony called New Holland and end with the Portuguese regaining their captured possessions.