Ambrogio Spinola Biography

Ambrogio Spinola, who had succeeded Archduke Albert as commander in the field, eventually captures Ostend, but only at the price of accepting the loss of Sluis

Ambrogio Spinola, who had succeeded Archduke Albert as commander in the field, eventually captures Ostend, but only at the price of accepting the loss of Sluis

The Spanish army captures Oldenzaal, Lochem, Lingen, Rijnberk and Groenlo

The Spanish army captures Oldenzaal, Lochem, Lingen, Rijnberk and Groenlo

The Spanish army captures Oldenzaal, Lochem, Lingen, Rijnberk and Groenlo

The Spanish army captures Oldenzaal, Lochem, Lingen, Rijnberk and Groenlo

The Spanish army captures Oldenzaal, Lochem, Lingen, Rijnberk and Groenlo

The Spanish troops headed by Spinola in the Palatinate and by Johann Tserclaes, Count of Tilly in Bohemia achieve a decisive victory against the Czechs in the Battle of White Mountain

Spinola built extensive lines to isolate Breda and obstruct Dutch relief attempts.

Spinola opened the prolonged Spanish siege of Breda with a large encircling army.

Spinola's blockade prevented adequate food and military supplies from entering Breda.

Spinola permitted the surviving defenders to leave Breda with military honours.