Governor
Appointed Governor General of the Spanish Netherlands
Role range: 1578-1592
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Alessandro Farnese Biography and Timeline
Follow Alessandro Farnese through 5 dated historical records for Italy.
Alessandro Farnese, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1578–1590Years on this page
1578
1579
Siege of Maastricht
Begins a major siege intended to restore Spanish control of Maastricht.
Role range: 1579-1579 – 1578-1592
Spanish Siege Operations
Directs trenches, assaults and blockade operations around the fortified city.
Role range: 1579-1579 – 1578-1592
1585
Capture of Antwerp
Captures Antwerp
Role range: 1578-1592
1590
Siege of Paris
Forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris
Role range: 1578-1592
Records, sources and methodology
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