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Battle of Rio de Janeiro

1711 in Brazil1711 in FranceConflicts in 1711History of Rio de Janeiro (city)Military history of Brazil
Naval battles involving FranceNaval battles involving PortugalNaval battles of the War of the Spanish Succession
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L'entrée de l'escadre de Duguay Trouin à Rio en 1711

The Battle of Rio de Janeiro was a raid in September 1711 on the port of Rio de Janeiro in the War of Spanish Succession by a French squadron under René Duguay-Trouin. The Portuguese defenders, including the city's governor and an admiral of the fleet anchored there, were unable to put up effective resistance in spite of numerical advantages. Four Portuguese ships of the line were lost, and the city had to pay a ransom to avoid destruction of its defences.

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Battle of Rio de Janeiro
Praça Floriano Peixoto, Rio de Janeiro Centro (Zona Central do Rio de Janeiro)

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20031-050 Rio de Janeiro, Centro (Zona Central do Rio de Janeiro)
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