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Henry Casimir of Nassau-Dietz Biography and Timeline

Follow Henry Casimir of Nassau-Dietz through 2 dated historical records for Netherlands.

Henry Casimir of Nassau-Dietz, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1637–1637Years on this page

1637

Surprise Attack on Breda

Count · Cavalry Commander · Breda · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Henry Casimir led an unsuccessful cavalry attempt to surprise Breda before the formal siege.

Role range: 1568-1648 – 1632-1640

Capture of Outer Defences

Count · Cavalry Commander · Breda · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Henry Casimir captured outer works that exposed Breda's inner defences to further attack.

Role range: 1568-1648 – 1632-1640

Records, sources and methodology

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