Siege of Maastricht (1579) 1579
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1579 | 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 | 50.8500, 5.6833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Maastricht was a battle of the Eighty Years' War which lasted from March 12 to July 1, 1579. The Spanish were victorious.
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