Portuguese siege on Dutch-controlled Luanda. It began on 12 July 1648 and lasted until 15 August 1648 (about 34 days). The setting was Luanda and Benguela. It was part of South Atlantic campaign. Those involved included the Kingdom of Portugal, the Kingdom of Benguela, the Dutch Republic and the Kingdom of Kongo.
Before and after
- 6 April 1648Construction of Red Fort
- from 29 April 1648 to 16 May 1648Battle of Zhovti Vody
- from 1 May 1648 to 27 September 1669Siege of Candia
- 26 May 1648Battle of Korsuń
- from 12 July 1648 to 15 August 1648Recapture of Angola
- 24 October 1648Peace of Westphalia
- 1650Founding of Dartmouth
- 11 February 1650Death of René Descartes
- 14 November 1650Birth of William III of England
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