21 July 1637Siege of Breda BeginsFrederick Henry of Orange
Frederick Henry opened the Dutch siege intended to recover Breda from Spanish control.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1637, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Frederick Henry opened the Dutch siege intended to recover Breda from Spanish control.
Henry Casimir led an unsuccessful cavalry attempt to surprise Breda before the formal siege.
Henry Casimir captured outer works that exposed Breda's inner defences to further attack.
Frederick Henry accepted Breda's capitulation and allowed the garrison an honourable withdrawal.
Frederick Henry enclosed Breda with siege lines and fortified camps.
Brederode commanded troops in Frederick Henry's army around Breda.
Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1613-1637 municipal term.
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