June 1600Flanders Expedition Ordered by States GeneralMaurice of Nassau
Maurice leads an expedition into Flanders after the States General orders an offensive toward the coast.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1600, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Maurice leads an expedition into Flanders after the States General orders an offensive toward the coast.
Maurice defeats the Spanish field army near Nieuwpoort during the risky coastal campaign in Flanders.
The first European explorer to sight the islands is widely thought to be Sebald de Weert, a Dutch sailor, older maps, particularly Dutch ones, used the name "Sebald Islands"
The States General orders Maurice to complete his capture of Flanders
Crosses the River Yser
Raises the siege of Nieuport
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