The Siege of Rhenen
Rijksmuseum

The Siege of Rhenen

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
Rijksmuseum

On 8 July 1499, soldiers of the Duke of Guelders marched into the town of Rhenen in the province of Utrecht, setting fire to houses as they went. The Duke was attempting to expand his power base, but the attack failed and his troops retreated.

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