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Great Fire of Eindhoven

When
1554–1560
Where
Eindhoven
Episodes
1

In 1554, a major fire destroyed 75% of Eindhoven's houses. By 1560, the city had been rebuilt with the assistance of William I of Orange.

Episodes

  1. 1554–1560 · EindhovenFire and Reconstruction

    A 1554 fire destroyed 75% of Eindhoven's houses, which were rebuilt by 1560 with help from William I of Orange.

Background and detail

The Fire and Rebuilding. A significant fire occurred in 1554, resulting in the destruction of 75% of the city's houses. The reconstruction process was completed by 1560, a period during which William I of Orange provided assistance to the rebuilding efforts.

People involved

Sources

  1. Eindhoven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20

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