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Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Watergeuzen all over the city. A huge crowd of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers, music and all kind of medieval dressed inhabitants.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Watergeuzen with the large mast (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Watergeuzen with the large mast (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Brave Watergeuzen with the large mast they used to break through the city gate.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold, some end up on the gallows.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold, some end up on the gallows.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold, some end up on the gallows.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Many mercenaries and medieval music (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Many mercenaries and medieval music (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Many mercenaries and medieval music played by many musicians fill the streets with a very nice atmosphere.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Halberds are allowed back in the closet (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Halberds are allowed back in the closet (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Hellebaarden mogen weer in de kast om te wachten op het volgende jaar.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Historical and original Sea Beggar jug - Historisch Museum Den Briel (Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Historical and original Sea Beggar jug, it is said to be on one of the ships at 1 april 1572, this could be a so called "Baardkruik" containing beer.

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Historisch Museum Den Briel - a Dutch museum located inside Brielle's former weigh house and local prison, built in 1623 in the historical city of Brielle. Previously known as the "Trompmuseum", after Brielle-born Maarten Tromp who defeated the Spanish fleet in the Eighty Years' War.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historisch_Museum_Den_Briel

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Geuzen with the Botellero Espagnol (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Geuzen with the Botellero Espagnol (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Geuzen with the conquered Botellero Espagnol, a well-seen and filled cart with a generous bottler that provides many a medieval resident or soldier with a drink.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold, some end up on the gallows.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Watergeuzen on a victorious parade (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Watergeuzen on a victorious parade (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Watergeuzen on a victorious parade with captured Spanish soldiers, waving flags and cheered by the medieval residents.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Kids enjoy the medieval playground (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Kids enjoy the medieval playground (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Assisted by some nice people kids enjoy and learn about medieval games and even some weapons.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

The "doos van Toos", with a peeping hole (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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The "doos van Toos", with a peeping hole (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Surprising how many people wants to take a look in the "doos van Toos", a look into the small peeping hole is for free, the fun priceless.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Dutch anniversary pipe - 1 April 1572 - Historisch Museum Den Briel (Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Dutch anniversary pipe - 1 April 1572.

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Historisch Museum Den Briel - a Dutch museum located inside Brielle's former weigh house and local prison, built in 1623 in the historical city of Brielle. Previously known as the "Trompmuseum", after Brielle-born Maarten Tromp who defeated the Spanish fleet in the Eighty Years' War.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historisch_Museum_Den_Briel

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Vive les Geux - Historisch Museum Den Briel (Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Vive les Geux - with two hands.

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Historisch Museum Den Briel - a Dutch museum located inside Brielle's former weigh house and local prison, built in 1623 in the historical city of Brielle. Previously known as the "Trompmuseum", after Brielle-born Maarten Tromp who defeated the Spanish fleet in the Eighty Years' War.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historisch_Museum_Den_Briel

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About Pixels - #history - #Museum #Brielle #NL

Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval scenes and atmosphere, one of the many with lots of people dressed up for the event.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold, some end up on the gallows.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Heavy drum sounds in the street (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Heavy drum sounds in the street (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - They really add some extra tension to the nearing parade. The heavy drum sounds in the streets are really impressive.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Crafted Dutch klompen (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Crafted Dutch klompen (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Crafted Dutch klompen, made out of wood and a type of footwear used for centuries.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold, some end up on the gallows.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Up, left, right? Ah, just straight ahead! (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Up, left, right? Ah, just straight ahead! (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Up, left, right? Ah, just straight ahead! A blessed day for the Lage Landen.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Kleijne waschjes - Groote waschjes (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Kleijne waschjes - Groote waschjes (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - It the right time to put the Spanish dirty laundry outside of Den Briel.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

If Alva had been to the optician (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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If Alva had been to the optician (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Alva den Bril lost on April 1. Because if Alva had been to the optician in time, as this advertisement from the shop window shows, we would not have had a 1 April Celebration in Brielle party..

Photo March 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Advertising

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Watergeuzen all over the city. A huge crowd of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers, music and all kind of medieval dressed inhabitants.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Brave Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Brave Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - The event is all about fun, it's so nice to see how the reenactors enjoy being part of it.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

The scaffold for small scoundrels (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

The scaffold for small scoundrels (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - A kid all exited with her head in a medieval scaffold, a perfect place for small scoundrels.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Brave Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Brave Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - The event is all about fun, it's so nice to see how the reenactors enjoy being part of it.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Spanish soldiers on to the scaffold, some end up on the gallows.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - A huge crowd of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers, music and all kind of medieval dressed inhabitants.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Kleijne waschjes - Groote waschjes (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Kleijne waschjes - Groote waschjes (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - It the right time to put the Spanish dirty laundry outside of Den Briel.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Many mercenaries and medieval music (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Many mercenaries and medieval music (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Many mercenaries and medieval music played by many musicians fill the streets with a very nice atmosphere.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Brave Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Brave Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - The event is all about fun, it's so nice to see how the reenactors enjoy being part of it.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Geuzen with the Botellero Espagnol (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Geuzen with the Botellero Espagnol (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Geuzen with the conquered Botellero Espagnol, a well-seen and filled cart with a generous bottler that provides many a medieval resident or soldier with a drink.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Kleijne waschjes - Groote waschjes (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Kleijne waschjes - Groote waschjes (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - It the right time to put the Spanish dirty laundry outside of Den Briel.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle - Procession

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Brave Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Brave Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - The event is all about fun, it's so nice to see how the reenactors enjoy being part of it.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Watergeuzen all over the city - Capture of Brielle (Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

A huge crowd of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers, music and all kind of medieval dressed inhabitants all over the historic centre of Brielle.

Photo: Watergeuzen all over the city - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #watergeus #geuzenflag - #UNESCO #event at #Centre #CaptureofBrielle in #Brielle #VoorneaanZee #VoornePutten, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands

Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572), photo April 1, 2018 after 446 years in history since 1572. The year 2022 marks 450 years ago in time.

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Brielle: Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Watergeuzen all over the city (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Watergeuzen all over the city. A huge crowd of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers, music and all kind of medieval dressed inhabitants.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

The scaffold for small scoundrels (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

The scaffold for small scoundrels (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - A kid all exited with her head in a medieval scaffold, a perfect place for small scoundrels.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval scenes and atmosphere, one of the many with lots of people dressed up for the event.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Camp at the Maarland (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Camp at the Maarland (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Camp at the Maarland being warned about the Watergeuzen on their way.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval scenes and atmosphere, various streets and locations with lots of people dressed up for the event.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Medieval scenes and all dressed up (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval scenes and atmosphere, various streets and locations with lots of people dressed up for the event.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval bustle but above all a very nice atmosphere in the historic city center. There is a lot to see, many people are dressed in medieval costumes and many stalls and terraces have been given a medieval atmosphere. The many streets, squares and quays are therefore busy, but then a pleasant bustle with medieval music, activities, crafts, food and catering, rightly an event on UNESCO size.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Geuzen at the historic Bastion IX (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Geuzen at the historic Bastion IX (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Geuzen on the historic Bastion IX just after the job at the gallows was done.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval bustle but above all a very nice atmosphere in the historic city center. There is a lot to see, many people are dressed in medieval costumes and many stalls and terraces have been given a medieval atmosphere. The many streets, squares and quays are therefore busy, but then a pleasant bustle with medieval music, activities, crafts, food and catering, rightly an event on UNESCO size.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Small pirate looking for a snack (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Small pirate looking for a snack (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Small pirate looking for a nice snack, but never let go of your sword.

Photo April 2012, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 440 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval bustle but above all a very nice atmosphere in the historic city center. There is a lot to see, many people are dressed in medieval costumes and many stalls and terraces have been given a medieval atmosphere. The many streets, squares and quays are therefore busy, but then a pleasant bustle with medieval music, activities, crafts, food and catering, rightly an event on UNESCO size.

Photo April 2002, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 430 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

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Medieval atmosphere in the historic city center (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Medieval bustle but above all a very nice atmosphere in the historic city center. There is a lot to see, many people are dressed in medieval costumes and many stalls and terraces have been given a medieval atmosphere. The many streets, squares and quays are therefore busy, but then a pleasant bustle with medieval music, activities, crafts, food and catering, rightly an event on UNESCO size.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Kids enjoy the medieval playground (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Kids enjoy the medieval playground (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Assisted by some nice people kids enjoy and learn about medieval games and even some weapons.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

Spanish soldier heading for Spain (Capture of Brielle/NL) by Richard Poppelaars

Spanish soldier heading for Spain (Capture of Brielle/Netherlands) - Spanish soldier heading for Spain after being defeated by the Watergeuzen.

Photo April 2018, Capture of Brielle (April 1, 1572) after 446 years in time.

In 2022, Capture of Brielle (1572) after 450 years.

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Capture of Brielle

April 1st, 1572 - the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen. A turning point in the uprising of the Low Countries against Spain in the Eighty Years' War. Militarily the success was minor as the port of Brielle was poorly defended by the Spanish, but it provided the first foothold on land for the rebels at a time when the rebellion was all but crushed, and it offered the sign for a new revolt throughout the Netherlands which led to the formation of the Dutch Republic.

The Watergeuzen were led by William van der Marck, Lord of Lumey, and by two of his captains, Willem Bloys van Treslong and Lenaert Jansz de Graeff. After they were expelled from England by Elizabeth I, they needed a place to shelter their 25 ships. As they sailed towards Brielle, they were surprised to find out that the Spanish garrison led by the Spanish "Iron" Duke of Alva protagonists was poorly defended. On the evening of April 1 in 1572, the 600 men sacked the port, rammed the city gates, defeated the Spanish soldiers and liberated Brielle as the first Dutch city in the Netherlands from de Spanish .

Nowadays a very popular annual UNESCO event with lots of Watergeuzen, Spanish soldiers and medieval dressed people in a city center all dressed up just like then on that historical day.

Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Brielle.

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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.

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