23 May 1568Battle of HeilgerleeLouis of Nassau-Dietz
With 3,000 defeats a combined German & Spanish force under John, Duke of Arenberg
Historical records for Netherlands in 1568, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
With 3,000 defeats a combined German & Spanish force under John, Duke of Arenberg
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
Groningen is captured by the Dutch & ruled for 30 yrs after the Battle of Jemmingen
Launches a raid into the Spanish Netherlands from exile in Germany
Lays siege to Groningen but is driven away by the Duke of Alvas Spanish army
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