Siege of Groenlo

Siege of Groenlo (1606)
Part of the Dutch Revolt
Groenlo relieved by Spinola, November 1606. Maurice's army (right) sounds the retreat. (in a painting commissioned from Peeter Snayers by Spinola)
Date 3 - 14 August 1606 (Spinola) 30 October - 9 November 1606 (Maurice) Location Groenlo, Gelderland Result 1st Siege: Spanish victory; 2nd Siege: Spanish victory
Belligerents
Spanish Empire	Dutch Republic
Commanders
Ambrosio Spinola	Diederik van Dort
Strength
15,000	1,300-1,400
Casualties and losses
900-1,000	100

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For other sieges of the town, see Siege of Groenlo.

The Siege of Groenlo was a siege of Groenlo or Grol in 1606 during the Dutch Revolt. It lasted from 3 to 14 August 1606 and ended in the city being captured from the United Provinces by a Spanish Empire force under Ambrosio Spinola. A few months later Prince Maurice attempted to retake the city but failed due to poor planning and an intervention by Spinola. Groenlo would remain in Spanish hands until a another siege in 1627.

Historical context

Spinola's siege

Initial investing

Intensification, surrender

Repairs

Maurice's siege

Slow progress

Maurice retreats

Discussion

Aftermath

References

Bibliography

• John Ann Hereford (1793): The History of Spain: From the Establishment of the Colony of Gades by the Phœnicians, to the Death of Ferdinand, Surnamed the Sage London: Printed for C. and G. Kearsley

Coordinates: 52°3′N 6°37′E / 52.05°N 6.617°E / 52.05; 6.617