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Battle of Jemmingen

Netherlands · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Chronological records

1568

Louis of Nassau-Dietz21 July 1568

Jemmingen · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

The rebels lose 7,000 killed compared to Spains 80. Groningen is captured by the Dutch & ruled for 30 yrs after the Battle of Jemmingen. Commands an army of Calvanist "Beggars". Alva moves into the Northern Netherlands, entices Louis into Battle & defeats him

Names involved

Louis of Nassau-Dietz

Provenance

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