Siege of Haarlem (1572)

Siege of Haarlem (Dutch rebels vs Spain) took place in 1572 during Eighty Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1572
• Date: 11 December 1572
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Eighty Years' War
• Side A: Dutch rebels
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): Wigbolt Ripperda, William the Silent
• Commanders (B): Fadrique Álvarez de Toledo
• Casualties: 2,000 dead or wounded (Haarlem) 700 – 5,000 dead or wounded (William the Silent) (Dutch rebels), 1,700 dead Thousands of casualties (Spain)
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 52.383°, 4.633°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Siege of Haarlem · Wikidata entry