Siege of Leiden (1574)

Siege of Leiden (Dutch rebels vs Spain) took place in 1574 during Eighty Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1574
• Date: 3 October 1574
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Eighty Years' War
• Side A: Dutch rebels
• Side B: Spain
• Commanders (A): Pieter Adriaanszoon van der Werff
• Commanders (B): Francisco de Valdez
• Casualties: approx. 2,500
• Outcome: Dutch victory
• Coordinates: 52.150°, 4.483°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Siege of Leiden · Wikidata entry