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Justinus van Nassau Biography and Timeline

Follow Justinus van Nassau through 5 dated historical records for Netherlands.

Justinus van Nassau, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1624–1625Years on this page

1624

Defence of Breda

Governor of Breda · Breda · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Justinus commanded Breda's garrison and organised the city's defence against Spinola.

Role range: 1568-1648 – 1624-1625

Mobilisation of Breda Garrison

Governor of Breda · Breda · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Justinus mobilised soldiers and armed civilians to maintain the fortified city.

Role range: 1568-1648 – 1624-1625

1625

Surrender of Breda

Governor of Breda · Breda · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Justinus surrendered Breda after a siege lasting more than nine months.

Role range: 1568-1648 – 1624-1625

Surrender Negotiations

Governor of Breda · Breda · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Justinus negotiated honourable terms once continued resistance became impossible.

Role range: 1568-1648 – 1624-1625

Food Shortage in Breda

Governor of Breda · Breda · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Justinus faced worsening hunger and disease as the siege exhausted the city's provisions.

Role range: 1568-1648 – 1624-1625

Records, sources and methodology

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