Siege of Medemblik (1588) 1588
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1588 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Netherlands | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 52.7439, 5.0614 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Medemblik was a siege of the city of Medemblik by Prince Maurice on behalf of the States of Holland against the rebellious commander of this city, Diederik Sonoy, who was assisted by English soldiers during the Eighty Years' War.
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