Birth of Louis of Nassau-Dietz10 January 1538
Birth of Louis of Nassau-Dietz
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Louis of Nassau-Dietz Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Louis of Nassau-Dietz, based on 14 World History Database records associated with Netherlands.
14 records1538–157412 events10 places
Chronological biography
1538
1557
Battle of Saint Quentin10 August 1557
Fights for the Imperialists against the Dutch during the Dutch Rebellion
1564
Demonstrations1564
Helps found the League of Comprimise against relgious persecution in The Netherlands
Demonstrations5 April 1564
About 200 of the League of Comprimise demand an end to religious persecution
1568
Battle of Heilgerlee23 May 1568
With 3,000 defeats a combined German & Spanish force under John, Duke of Arenberg
Battle of Jemmingen21 July 1568
The rebels lose 7,000 killed compared to Spains 80. Groningen is captured by the Dutch & ruled for 30 yrs after the Battle of Jemmingen. Commands an army of Calvanist "Beggars". Alva moves into the Northern Netherlands, entices Louis into Battle & defeats him
Rule of Groningen21 July 1568
Groningen is captured by the Dutch & ruled for 30 yrs after the Battle of Jemmingen
1569
Battle of Montcountour3 October 1569
Commands a Huguenot Army & escapes after the Catholic victory
1572
Flemish Invasion Supports RevoltApril 1572
Louis of Nassau supports operations in Flanders as the revolt against Spanish rule widens.
Invasion of FlandersApril 1572
Helps William the Silent invade Flanders
Capture of Mons23 May 1572
Captures the fortress of Mons
Capture of Mons19 October 1572
Surrenders Mons to the Spanish but most of the Dutch towns are occupied by Calvinists
1574
Battle of Mookerheyde14 April 1574
The Spanish destroy Louis army & both Louis & his brother Henry are killed in battle. Louis of Nassaus Army is routed by a Spanish Army of 6,000 under Sancho de Avila
Death of Louis of Nassau-Dietz14 April 1574
Killed during the Battle of Mookerheyde
Titles and roles
Count · Duke
Record provenance
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