Capture of Geertruidenberg (1573) 1573
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 | 51.7000, 4.8586 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Capture of Geertruidenberg was a military event that took place on 28 August 1573 during the Eighty Years' War. The capture was carried out by a small force led by Colonel de Poyet. A small assault force led by Walter Morgan captured the main gate which enabled the complete surprise of the garrison, most of whom were put to the sword.
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