This Day in History: 1572-12-11
The ‘Siege of Haarlem’ begins in present-day Holland, where the Spanish Tercios, commanded by the Duke of Alba and Governor of the Netherlands, Don Fadrique, defeat the 4000 Dutch rebels the following July.
The ‘Siege of Haarlem’ begins in present-day Holland, where the Spanish Tercios, commanded by the Duke of Alba and Governor of the Netherlands, Don Fadrique, defeat the 4000 Dutch rebels the following July.