Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Francis Vere Biography and Timeline

Follow Francis Vere through 4 dated historical records for England.

Francis Vere, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1590–1601Years on this page

1590

English Support at Breda

Sir · English Commander · Breda · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

Vere accompanied the Dutch-English force supporting Maurice's capture of Breda.

Role range: 1568-1648

1598

Alliance Francis Vere and The Netherlands

Warfare / Military

Commands an English brigade in The Netherlands to defend Protestantism

1600

Battle of Nieuport

Nieuport · Warfare / Military

Fights at the Battle of Nieuport

1601

Siege of Ostend

Ostend · Warfare / Military

Helps defend Ostend

Records, sources and methodology

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