Events on February 19 in history

Second Battle of Guararapes (February 19, 1649)

The Second Battle of Guararapes takes place, effectively ending Dutch colonization efforts in Brazil.

The Second Battle of Guararapes was the second and decisive battle in a conflict called the Pernambucana Insurrection, between Dutch and Portuguese forces in February 1649 at Jaboatão dos Guararapes in Pernambuco. The defeat convinced the Dutch "that the Portuguese were formidable opponents, something which they had hitherto refused to concede." The Dutch still retained a presence in Brazil until 1654 and a treaty was signed in 1661.

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Second Battle of Guararapes

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Events on 1649

11 Mar

Peace of Rueil
The Frondeurs and the French sign the Peace of Rueil.
19 Mar

History of reform of the House of Lords
The House of Commons of England passes an act abolishing the House of Lords, declaring it "useless and dangerous to the people of England".
19 May

Long Parliament
An Act of Parliament declaring England a Commonwealth is passed by the Long Parliament. England would be a republic for the next eleven years.
2 Sep

Wars of Castro
The Italian city of Castro is completely destroyed by the forces of Pope Innocent X, ending the Wars of Castro.
19 Oct

Oliver Cromwell
New Ross town, County Wexford, Ireland, surrenders to Oliver Cromwell.

Events on February 19 in history

Second Battle of Guararapes (February 19, 1649)

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Events on 1649

Peace of Rueil

History of reform of the House of Lords

Long Parliament

Wars of Castro

Oliver Cromwell