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Battle of Mookerheyde

1574 • Limburg Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Severe Dutch defeat in which two brothers of William of Orange fell in battle.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Spanish victory.

Kingdom of Spain

  • Commander: Sancho d'Avila
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: ca. 150

Dutch Rebels

  • Commander: Ludwig von Nassau †
  • Strength: ca. 6.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3.000

Strategic Context

Attempt to break the siege of Leiden with relief troops.

Conflict / War

Eighty Years' War

Dutch victory.

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