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FortressGroenlo
Groenlo Fortress
The Groenlo Fortress is located in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. As a historic border town, it played a crucial role, especially during the Eighty Years' War, and was the scene of several sieges.
History+
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Groenlo developed into a fortress. Its strategic location meant it was repeatedly contested during the Eighty Years' War. In 1597, Maurice of Nassau succeeded in capturing the city. Just nine years later, in 1606, Spanish troops under Spinola recaptured the fortress. The siege and conquest by Stadtholder Frederik Hendrik in 1627 was an event lauded by contemporaries such as Hugo de Groot and Joost van den Vondel. Groenlo held political weight as one of the voting cities of the "Quartier Zutphen". Between 1672 and 1674, the city was occupied by the Bishop of Münster.
Location+
The Groenlo Fortress is situated in the city of Groenlo in the Gelderland district, a region in Oost-Nederland, Netherlands. It lies at an elevation of approximately 25 meters above sea level.
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