Siege of Lingen (1605)

Siege of Lingen
Part of Spinola's campaign of 1605-1606 during the Dutch Revolt

View of Lingen by Matthäus Merian.
Date10–19 August 1605
Location
Lingen, Emsland, Lower Saxony
(present-day Germany)
Result Spanish victory
Belligerents
 United Provinces Spain
Commanders and leaders
Maerten Cobben Ambrosio Spinola
Strength
Unknown 16,000–17,000

The siege of Lingen of 1605 took place between 10 August and 19 August 1605, at Lingen, District of Emsland, Lower Saxony, between Spain and the United Provinces, during the Eighty Years' War. Prince Maurice of Nassau tried to preserve Lingen at all costs. The Dutch garrison led by Captain Maerten Cobben, expecting to be aided by Maurice's army, held out for nine days, but were finally forced to surrender. The siege was part of Spinola's successful campaign of 1605–1606.

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