Siege of Groenlo (1597) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Siege of Groenlo (1597)
Part of the Eighty Years' War
Depiction of the siege of Grol by Maurice in 1597
Date 11–28 September 1597 Location Groenlo, Gelderland (present-day the Netherlands) 52°3′0.00″N 6°37′0.01″E / 52.0500000°N 6.6166694°E / 52.0500000; 6.6166694 Result Dutch-English victory
Belligerents
United Provinces England	Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Maurice of Nassau Horace Vere	Jan van Stirum
Strength
6,000 infantry 1,400 cavalry 14 artillery pieces	800 infantry 300 cavalry

The Siege of Groenlo was an important battle during the Eighty Years' War. It was also part of the Anglo-Spanish War. A Dutch and English army, led by Maurice of Nassau, attacked the town of Groenlo. This siege happened after Maurice had tried and failed to capture Groenlo in 1595.

Capturing Groenlo in 1597

The siege of Groenlo began on September 11, 1597. It lasted for 17 days. The battle ended on September 28, 1597. The Dutch and English forces successfully took control of the town. They captured it from the Spanish soldiers who were defending it.

What Happened Next

After taking Groenlo, the Dutch and English troops moved on. Their next goal was to capture Bredevoort. This was part of a series of successful attacks by Maurice of Nassau against the Spanish in 1597.

Groenlo remained under Dutch control for some time. However, it was later attacked again. This happened during a siege in 1606 by Ambrosio Spinola.