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1597 in Netherlands

Explore 2 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1597.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1597

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January

24 January 1597

Battle of Turnhout

Maurice of Nassau · Turnhout · Admiral General · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

Maurice marches with 7,000 troops & routs a 6,000 Spanish under Jean de Rie of Varas

June

20 June 1597

Death of Willem Barents

Barents, Willem · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Death of Willem Barents

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