Battle of Delft (1573) 1573
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1573 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Netherlands | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Eighty Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 52.0116, 4.3571 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Delft, also known as the Defence of Delft, was a military engagement fought during the Eighty Years' War which took place in October 1573 in and outside the city of Delft. The battle was fought by a small Dutch rebel force under Thomas Morgan and an attacking Spanish force under Francisco de Valdez. The Spanish were repelled and forced to retreat.
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