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1579 in Italy

Explore 2 historical events and records for Italy in 1579.

Historical records for Italy in 1579

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March

Siege of Maastricht

Farnese, Alessandro · Maastricht · Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands · Warfare / Military

Begins a major siege intended to restore Spanish control of Maastricht.

Spanish Siege Operations

Farnese, Alessandro · Maastricht · Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands · Warfare / Military

Directs trenches, assaults and blockade operations around the fortified city.

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