Fall of Antwerp

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of surrender?August 17, 1585
2. What is the duration of siege?13 months (July 1584 – August 1585)
3. What happened when Antwerp surrendered in 1585?The city gave up after a long siege that began in July 1584, and the Spanish forces won a big victory for Spain.
4. Why did many Protestants leave Antwerp after the surrender?The surrender agreement gave Protestants four years to leave, so many moved to other cities in the north.

Eighty Years' War: The prolonged rebellion of the Seventeen Provinces of the Low Countries against Spanish Habsburg rule, spanning from 1568 to 1648.
Alessandro Farnese: An Italian nobleman and military commander who served as Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands and was instrumental in recapturing Antwerp for Spain.
Dutch Revolt: The uprising of the northern Seventeen Provinces of the Low Countries against the rule of Philip II of Spain, leading to the formation of the Dutch Republic.
Mercantile Elite: The wealthiest and most influential group of people involved in trade and commerce within a city or region.