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1637 in Netherlands

Explore 7 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1637.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1637

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July

Siege of Breda Begins

of Orange, Frederick Henry · Breda · Captain General · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Frederick Henry opened the Dutch siege intended to recover Breda from Spanish control.

Surprise Attack on Breda

of Nassau-Dietz, Henry Casimir · Breda · Cavalry Commander · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Henry Casimir led an unsuccessful cavalry attempt to surprise Breda before the formal siege.

October

Capture of Outer Defences

of Nassau-Dietz, Henry Casimir · Breda · Cavalry Commander · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Henry Casimir captured outer works that exposed Breda's inner defences to further attack.

Capitulation of Breda

of Orange, Frederick Henry · Breda · Captain General · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Frederick Henry accepted Breda's capitulation and allowed the garrison an honourable withdrawal.

Other events (month unknown)

Circumvallation of Breda

of Orange, Frederick Henry · Breda · Captain General · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Frederick Henry enclosed Breda with siege lines and fortified camps.

Dutch Siege Army

van Brederode, Johan Wolfert · Breda · Dutch Commander · Warfare / Eighty Years' War

Brederode commanded troops in Frederick Henry's army around Breda.

Mayoral Term

de Graeff Dircksz., Jacob · Amsterdam · Mayor of Amsterdam · Government / Amsterdam Regency

Concludes service as Mayor of Amsterdam after the 1613-1637 municipal term.

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