The Battle of Rio de Janeiro starts on September 12, 1711, as a raid on the port of Rio de Janeiro by a French squadron under René Duguay-Trouin, during the War of Spanish Succession.
Despite heavy defense from the Portuguese forts, the French occupied the city on September 22, 1711, looting it and demanding a significant ransom of gold and goods, which was paid to avoid more destruction of the city and its defenses.
