City Negotiates End Of Siege
Haarlem's leaders negotiated surrender after months of fighting and the failure of attempted relief operations.
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1573 in Netherlands
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Historical records for Netherlands in 1573
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Conversion
William becomes a Calvinist
Frozen Lake Enables Supplies
Supporters used routes across the frozen Haarlemmermeer to get provisions toward the besieged city.
Garrison Endures Prolonged Bombardment
Haarlem's defenders continued to resist despite persistent artillery fire and mounting strain on their defensive positions.
Haarlem Food Shortages Deepen
Food grew scarce after the Spanish blockade narrowed the routes by which provisions could reach Haarlem.
Haarlem Holds Through Winter
Ripperda's garrison prolonged its defence despite bombardment, winter conditions and shortages.
Kenau Survives Haarlem Capitulation
Kenau survived the siege and later became a famous figure in accounts of Haarlem's resistance.
Long Resistance Inspires Dutch Rebels
Although Haarlem fell, the length of its defence encouraged other rebel communities to continue resisting Spain.
Orange Assembles Final Relief Army
William of Orange organised another force to march toward Haarlem in an attempt to save the city.
Orange Attempts Lake Relief
William of Orange supported efforts to break Spanish control of the lake that supplied Haarlem.
Peace
The English & Spanish make peace, Spain leaves the Dutch without any allies
Prisoners Killed During Siege Crisis
During the final phase of the siege prisoners held inside Haarlem were killed amid escalating fear and reprisals.
Ripperda Executed After Surrender
The Spanish victors executed Wigbolt Ripperda after Haarlem capitulated, despite negotiations over the city's fate.
Siege of Ostend
A 3 yr siege ends in Dutch surrender
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