The Duchy of Courland is a focus…

December 1659 CE

The Duchy of Courland is a focus of interest for both Sweden and Poland.

The Swedish army in 1655 had entered the territory of the Duchy and the Northern Wars began.

Duke Jacob is held captive by the Swedish army in 1658–1660.

Even so, during this period, both colonies continue to thrive.

During this period, both colonies are taken by more numerous Dutch colonists, and the merchant fleet and factories are destroyed.

The Dutch settlers on the island surround Fort James and force Hubert de Beveren, Governor of the Courlanders, to surrender.

Courland on December 11, 1659 officially yields New Courland.

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New Spain, Viceroyalty of View → Spain, Habsburg Kingdom of View → Courland and Semigallia, Duchy of View → England, Commonwealth of View → Tobago (New Courland), Courlandish colony of View →

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Colonization of the Americas, French View → Colonization of the Americas, English View → Colonization of the Americas, Dutch View → Colonization, Couronian View → Northern War, Second View →

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