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The Dutch seize Amboyna, Malaysia

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Dutch colonists seize the island of Ambon in Malaysia, which they make the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Dutch seize Amboyna, Malaysia". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15625, accessed 09 June 2026.]

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