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Groningen Surrenders After Siege in 1594

On this day, Groningen capitulated to Maurice of Orange.

Published 22 July 2026 · 09:00 CET
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On this day, Groningen capitulated to Maurice of Orange.

On this day On this day in 1594, the city of Groningen, a key economic and cultural hub in the north of the Netherlands, capitulated after a siege by Dutch and English forces led by Maurice of Orange. Once defended by the Spanish, this event marked a significant shift in control during the Eighty Years’ War.

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