Battle of Jemmingen21 July 1568
Wishes to destroy the army of "Beggars" & crush an effective force of Dutch rebels. The rebels lose 7,000 killed compared to Spains 80
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Ferdinand Alvarez de Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ferdinand Alvarez de, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Spain.
7 records1568–15737 events7 places
Chronological biography
1568
Battle of Jodoigne20 October 1568
Destroys the rear of Williams Army forcing him back to Germany
1572
Siege of Alkmaar1572
Defeated by the people of Alkmaar, prepared to open the dykes rather than surrender
Siege of Mons1572
Prevents William of Orange from relieving Mons
Siege of Haarlem12 July 1572
Captures Haarlem after a 7 month siege, the garrison occupants are all slaughtered
1573
Battle of Zuiderzee1573
Defeated by a Dutch fleet, Alva resigns & is replaced as Viceroy by Luis de Requesens
Capture of Harlem7 1573
Captures Haarlem after a 7 month siege
Titles and roles
Duke
Record provenance
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