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1568 in Netherlands

Explore 5 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1568.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1568

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May

23 May 1568

Battle of Heilgerlee

Louis of Nassau-Dietz · Heiligerlee · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

With 3,000 defeats a combined German & Spanish force under John, Duke of Arenberg

July

21 July 1568

Battle of Jemmingen

Louis of Nassau-Dietz · 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

21 July 1568

Rule of Groningen

Louis of Nassau-Dietz · Groiningen · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

Groningen is captured by the Dutch & ruled for 30 yrs after the Battle of Jemmingen

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1568

Invasion of Netherlands, The

William I the Silent · Stadholder · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

Launches a raid into the Spanish Netherlands from exile in Germany

1568

Siege of Groningen

Maurice of Nassau-Dietz · Groningen · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

Lays siege to Groningen but is driven away by the Duke of Alvas Spanish army

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