What the records say
- When
- 22 Jun 1644
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 11.03° N, 79.84° E
- Description
- siege of Fort Dansborg, 1644
Willem Leyel's siege of Dansborg
Siege of Fort Dansborg, 1644
The siege of Dansborg alternatively the siege of Fort Dansborg sometimes also referred to as Willem Leyel's siege of Dansborg, was a siege initiated by traveler and seafarer, Willem Leyel, against the men loyal to governor Bernt Pessart. The siege was concluded after the men at Dansborg opened the gates for Willem Leyel, surrendered, and accepted Leyel as the new governor.
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