Battle of St. Kitts (1629)
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For the French capture of St.Kitts, see French capture of St.Kitts. For the Anglo-French battle, see Battle of Saint Kitts.
The Battle of St. Kitts or St. Cristopher was a successful Spanish expedition that seized the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis from the English and French during the Anglo-Spanish War (1625–30).
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Part of the Anglo-Spanish Wars | |||||||
The Capture of Saint Cristopher (St. Kitts) by Félix Castello Oil on canvas (1634) El Prado Museum | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spain |
England France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Fadrique de Toledo Antonio de Oquendo | John Wilton | ||||||
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4,000 men 20 galleons[2] | 3,000 settlers[citation needed] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown |
Several ships destroyed[3] 9 ships captured[4] 171 artillery pieces taken 3,100 prisoners[dubious – discuss][5] |
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