Historical Events tagged with "habsburg rule"
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Military & Warfare
Duke of Alva Defeats Louis of Nassau
July 21st, 1568 456 years ago
In a decisive encounter of the Eighty Years' War, Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva, achieved a significant victory over Louis of Nassau at the Battle of Jemmingen. This confrontation, occurring in the northern Netherlands, was crucial in reaffirming Spanish control in a region marked by rebellion against Habsburg rule. The skirmish not only underscored the military prowess of Alva but also extended the period of Spanish governance following the initial uprisings.
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