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Battle of Mookerheyde (1574)
On 14 April 1574, Spanish forces ambushed and routed Dutch rebel troops trying to relieve the besieged Leiden near Mookerheyde;…
Timeline
- 1574Gelderland · Province of GelderlandLouis of Nassau and Henry of Nassau led rebel forces north from the south, intending to break through the Spanish blockade to relieve besieged Leiden.
- 1574Mookerheyde · NetherlandsSpanish forces under Luis de Requesens laid an ambush at Mookerheyde; the Dutch fell into confusion and their formation was broken.
- 1574Mookerheyde · NetherlandsLouis and Henry of Nassau were killed in the fighting; the Dutch suffered heavy losses and the plan to relieve Leiden by land failed, though the siege was ultimately lifted by water.
Sources
- Battle of Mookerheyde https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mookerheyde
- The Dutch Revolt — Geoffrey Parker (1990)