Dutch-Barbary war (1618-1622)
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The Dutch-Barbary War, also referred to as the Dutch-Algerian War (1618-1622), was a conflict that originated from the activities of Barbary pirates targeting Dutch vessels. In response to these attacks, the Dutch launched several expeditions aimed at putting an end to the attacks on Dutch vessels and safeguarding their ships. Ultimately, these efforts proved successful as both nations recognized the significance of peace in maintaining a prosperous economy.
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Dutch-Barbary war | |||||||
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Action between Dutch ships, and Barbary pirates | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Dutch Republic |
Regency of Algiers Tunisia | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Mooy Lambert Hillebrand Gerritsz. Quast Willem de Zoete |
Kader Pasha Kassan Kaid Kussa Mustapha IV Pasha Hasan IV Kussa Mustapha Murad I Bey | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Lambert's 2-3nd fleet: (1618-1620) 13 ships De Zoete's fleet: (1620-1621)[lower-alpha 2] 17 ships[2] | Began as 60 ships in 1613, then grew to 80-90 in 1620[3] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
36 Ships seized[4][lower-alpha 3] | 16-20 ships captured, or destroyed[5] |
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