Siege of Haarlem
Haarlem surrenders to the Spanish, the leaders are executed
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1572 in Spain
Explore 20 historical events and records for Spain in 1572.
Historical records for Spain in 1572
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July
Siege of Haarlem
Captures Haarlem after a 7 month siege, the garrison occupants are all slaughtered
October
Battle of Navarino
Fights at the Battle of Navarino
Other events (month unknown)
Alba Accepts Mons Surrender
The Duke of Alba accepted the capitulation of Mons in September 1572 and restored Spanish military control.
Alba Counters Rebel Operations
The Duke of Alba directed Spanish forces to contain the rebel invasion and recover strategically important towns.
Alba Enters Recovered Mons
The Duke of Alba entered Mons after its recapture, signalling the restoration of royal authority in the city.
Alba Orders Mons Recaptured
The Duke of Alba organised the campaign to recover Mons after rebel forces seized the city.
Battle of Lepanto
Fights with the Holy League
First Assault On Haarlem Repulsed
Spanish troops failed to take Haarlem quickly when determined defenders resisted an early assault on its walls.
Haarlem Encircled By Spanish Army
Spanish forces established their siege of Haarlem in December 1572 under Don Fadrique de Toledo.
Romero Commands Veteran Troops Near Mons
Julián Romero served in the Spanish campaign against Mons and helped maintain pressure on the besieged forces.
Siege of Alkmaar
Defeated by the people of Alkmaar, prepared to open the dykes rather than surrender
Siege of Mons
Prevents William of Orange from relieving Mons
Spanish Army Blocks Orange Advance
Spanish forces prevented the army of William of Orange from successfully relieving the besieged garrison.
Spanish Army Marches On Haarlem
Don Fadrique de Toledo advanced toward Haarlem after earlier royal victories in the northern Netherlands.
Spanish Engineers Dig Siege Tunnels
Spanish engineers excavated tunnels toward Haarlem's walls as an alternative to costly open attacks.
Spanish Forces Encircle Mons
Don Fadrique de Toledo took part in Spanish operations that surrounded the rebel garrison at Mons.
Spanish Garrison Reestablished At Mons
Spanish command returned troops to Mons after the end of the rebel occupation in September 1572.
Spanish Troops Defeat Relief Column
Spanish forces defeated an approaching Huguenot relief army, leaving the defenders of Mons increasingly isolated.
Vitelli Supports Spanish Siege Operations
Chiappino Vitelli served among the experienced commanders operating with the Spanish army around Mons.
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