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On September 24, 1625 some Dutch pirates with Baldwin Hendricks as their comander attacked San Juan. After five days Captain Am�zquita and the Governor of Puerto Rico Juan de Haro fought against the Dutch pirates and were successful. Even Hendricks was wounded during the battle. The King of Spain rewarded the Governor de Haro and named Captain Am�zquita governor of Cuba. Juan de Am�zquita decided to build a fortress in Cuba similar to the one in San Juan (San Felipe del Morro).

En setiembre 24, 1625 unos piratas holandeses con Baldwin Hendricks como su comandante atacaron la ciudad de San Juan. Despu�s de cinco d�as el capit�n Am�zquita y el Gobernador de Puerto Rico Juan de Haro pelearon en contra de los holandeses y triunfaron. Hasta hirieron a Hendricks. El Rey de Espa�a recompens� al Gobernador de Haro y al capit�n Am�zquita lo nombr� Gobernador de Cuba. Juan de Am�zquita decidi� construir un fuerte en Cuba semejante al de San Juan (San Felipe del Morro).

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