Louis of Nassau-Dietz Biography and Timeline

Birth of Louis of Nassau-Dietz

Birth of Louis of Nassau-Dietz

Battle of Saint Quentin

Fights for the Imperialists against the Dutch during the Dutch Rebellion

Demonstrations

About 200 of the League of Comprimise demand an end to religious persecution

Demonstrations

Helps found the League of Comprimise against relgious persecution in The Netherlands

Battle of Heilgerlee

With 3,000 defeats a combined German & Spanish force under John, Duke of Arenberg

Role range: 1568-1648

Battle of Jemmingen

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

Role range: 1568-1648

Rule of Groningen

Groningen is captured by the Dutch & ruled for 30 yrs after the Battle of Jemmingen

Role range: 1568-1648

Battle of Montcountour

Commands a Huguenot Army & escapes after the Catholic victory

Role range: 1562-1592

Flemish Invasion Supports Revolt

Louis of Nassau supports operations in Flanders as the revolt against Spanish rule widens.

Role range: 1567-1648

Invasion of Flanders

Helps William the Silent invade Flanders

Role range: 1567-1648

Capture of Mons

Captures the fortress of Mons

Role range: 1567-1648

Capture of Mons

Surrenders Mons to the Spanish but most of the Dutch towns are occupied by Calvinists

Role range: 1567-1648

Nassau Offensive Secures Mons

Louis of Nassau occupied Mons during the coordinated rebel offensive against Spanish rule in the Netherlands.

Mons Taken By Surprise

Louis of Nassau captured Mons in May 1572, providing a strategic foothold for the rebellion against Spanish rule.

Nassau Strengthens Mons Defences

Louis of Nassau prepared his captured position for a prolonged Spanish counterattack while awaiting relief.

Garrison Waits For French Assistance

Louis of Nassau's men held out in anticipation of outside military support that ultimately did not arrive.

Mons Garrison Negotiates Capitulation

With relief impossible, Louis of Nassau negotiated surrender terms for the troops defending Mons.

Nassau Leaves Captured City

Louis of Nassau departed Mons under the terms of the surrender rather than continuing a hopeless defence.

Battle of Mookerheyde

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

Role range: 1567-1648

Death of Louis of Nassau-Dietz

Killed during the Battle of Mookerheyde

Role range: 1567-1648