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1574 in Netherlands

Explore 5 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1574.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1574

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February

18 February 1574

Capture of Middleburgh

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

The Dutch capture Middleburgh

April

14 April 1574

Battle of Mookerheyde

Louis of Nassau-Dietz · Mookerheyde · Warfare / Eighty Years War

The Spanish destroy Louis army & both Louis & his brother Henry are killed in battle. Louis of Nassaus Army is routed by a Spanish Army of 6,000 under Sancho de Avila

14 April 1574

Death of Louis of Nassau-Dietz

Louis of Nassau-Dietz · Mookerheyde · Warfare / Eighty Years War

Killed during the Battle of Mookerheyde

Other events (month unknown)

1574

Cadet

Tserclaes, Johann · Cadet · Warfare / Military

Appointed Cadet, in the service of the Duke of Parma

1574

Stadholder

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

Appointed Commander in Chief

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