The Battle of Steenbergen, also known as the Capture of Steenbergen of 1583, took place on 17 June 1583 at Steenbergen, Duchy of Brabant, Spanish Netherlands. This was an important victory for the Spa
Panoramic view of Steenbergen. Unknown artist.
French Marshal Armand de Gontaut, Baron de Biron, by Thierry Bellange.
Prince William of Orange by Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt.
Monsieur François, Duke of Anjou and Alençon was the youngest son of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.
The Duke in 1572
The Duke enters Antwerp, greeted by cannons
Joyous Entry in Antwerp on 19 February 1582 (Rijksmuseum Amsterdam)
The Duke's arrival in Antwerp on 19 and 22 February 1582 (Print Room of the University of Antwerp)