Loss of Dutch colonies to England (Napoleonic era) (late 18th century - 1811) was an event in the history of Aceh recorded by Jongejan in Land en Volk van Atjeh Vroeger en Nu. At the end of the 18th century, the Dutch colony-rich Holland came under French control.
Date and Context
The event is dated to late 18th century - 1811.
Account
At the end of the 18th century, the Dutch colony-rich Holland came under French control. In about 15 years it lost to England all it possessed: West-Indië, possessions in Africa, Voor-Indië (British India), and Oost-Indië. Java finally fell to the English at end of 1811. Sumatra was largely returned later, except parts of the Westkust and Atjeh (which remained an independent native state).
Significance
The event is recorded by Jongejan as part of the broader historical narrative of Aceh and the Atjeh conflict period. It illustrates the complex interplay of local Atjehers politics, Dutch colonial administration, and the religious and military leadership that shaped the region’s history.
See Also
Source
Land en Volk van Atjeh Vroeger en Nu, by J. Jongejans, Oud-Resident van het Gewest Atjeh en Onderhoorigheden, with a foreword by Dr. H. Colijn (Baarn: Hollandia Drukkerij N.V., c. 1938), pp. 35.