1 April 1572Capture of BrillWilliam de la Marck
Captures Brill in Zeeland
Historical records for Netherlands in 1572, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Captures Brill in Zeeland
Louis of Nassau supports operations in Flanders as the revolt against Spanish rule widens.
Helps William the Silent invade Flanders
Captures the fortress of Mons
Haarlem surrenders to the Spanish, the leaders are executed
Surrenders Mons to the Spanish but most of the Dutch towns are occupied by Calvinists
Marck captures Flushing
Te Estates of Holland and Zeeland revolt against Spanish Rule
Succeeds as Stadholder of The Netherlands, Stadholder of the northern provinces
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