Failure to Relieve Breda
Frederick Henry could not break Spinola's fortified siege system before the garrison capitulated.
Role range: 1568-1648 – 1625-1647
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Frederick Henry of Orange Biography and Timeline
Follow Frederick Henry of Orange through 5 dated historical records for Netherlands.
Frederick Henry of Orange, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1625–1637Years on this page
1625
Relief Operations at Breda
Frederick Henry continued Dutch efforts to relieve Breda after succeeding Maurice.
Role range: 1568-1648 – 1625-1647
1637
Siege of Breda Begins
Frederick Henry opened the Dutch siege intended to recover Breda from Spanish control.
Role range: 1568-1648 – 1637-1637
Capitulation of Breda
Frederick Henry accepted Breda's capitulation and allowed the garrison an honourable withdrawal.
Role range: 1568-1648 – 1637-1637
Circumvallation of Breda
Frederick Henry enclosed Breda with siege lines and fortified camps.
Role range: 1568-1648 – 1637-1637
Records, sources and methodology
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