In 1627, an English invasion force under the command of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, attacked the island, but after a siege of three months the Duke was forced to withdraw in defeat.
An English invasion force under the command of George Villiers attacked the island. This was in 1627. An English invasion force under the command of George Villiers were Duke of Buckingham. The Duke was forced to withdraw in defeat. This was after a siege of three months.