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Siege of Haarlem Begins

When
11 December 1572
Where
Haarlem
Part of
Dutch Revolt: Capture of Brielle and Subsequent Sieges

Spanish army lays siege to Haarlem after the city turns against Philip II.

After Haarlem officially turned against Philip II on 4 July 1572, the Spanish army began laying siege to the city on 11 December 1572. This initiated a prolonged siege that lasted until the city's surrender in July 1573.

Sources

  1. Siege of Haarlem Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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