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Battle of Mookerheyde
- When
- 14 April 1574
- Where
- Heath near Mook
- Part of
- Battle of Mookerheyde
Spanish Tercios defeated Dutch mercenaries near Mook on 14 April 1574, killing both Nassau brothers.
The battle took place on a heath near Mook and the Meuse river. Spanish Tercios defeated the Dutch force. Louis and Henry of Nassau, the leaders of the Dutch troops, were killed in the engagement.
Sources
- Battle of Mookerheyde Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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