Properties (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military siege
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Consolidation_of_Dutch_independence
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
High civilian casualties
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Literature inspired by the siege
Influence_on_Dutch_art |
| gptkbp:currentStatus |
Educational programs
Historical reenactments Memorials_in_Middelburg |
| gptkbp:duration |
2 years
|
| gptkbp:finaleDate |
1574
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
Control of trade routes
Access_to_the_North_Sea Strategic_location_in_Zeeland |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Religious conflict
Political struggle |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Turning point in the war
Influence on military tactics Impact_on_European_politics |
| gptkbp:house |
Strong defensive walls
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Middelburg
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Spanish_troops
gptkb:Dutch_patriots |
| gptkbp:isVisitedBy |
gptkb:Spanish_Empire
|
| gptkbp:launchDate |
1572
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of resistance
Commemoration in local history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Middelburg
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
Blockade
|
| gptkbp:notable_player |
gptkb:Dutch_rebels
|
| gptkbp:notableFigures |
gptkb:Johan_van_Oldenbarnevelt
gptkb:Francisco_de_Valdez |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Fall of the city
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
Eighty Years' War
|
| gptkbp:primaryMission |
Official reports
Diaries of soldiers Letters from commanders |
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Heiligerlee
gptkb:Siege_of_Leiden Siege of Haarlem Capture of Brielle |
| gptkbp:result |
Dutch_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic port city
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
Siege warfare
Artillery bombardment Starvation tactics |