Siege of Knodsenburg (1591)

Siege of Knodsenburg (Dutch Republic & England vs Spanish Empire) took place in 1591 during Eighty Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1591
• Date: 21 July 1591
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Eighty Years' War
• Side A: Dutch Republic, England
• Side B: Spanish Empire
• Commanders (A): Maurice of Orange, Francis Vere, Gerrit de Jong
• Commanders (B): Duke of Parma, Petro Nicelli Francisco
• Casualties: 100 (Dutch Republic & England), 900 killed, wounded or captured (Spanish Empire)
• Outcome: Dutch and English victory
• Coordinates: 51.855°, 5.864°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Siege of Knodsenburg · Wikidata entry