One of the best accounts of this event comes from the letters of the English merchant George Gascoigne, who observed it occurring from his trading house.
One of the best accounts of this event comes from the letters of the English merchant George Gascoigne, who observed it occurring from his trading house. Prior to this event, Frederic Perrenot, Lord of Champagney, replaced an untrustworthy German garrison with another, and attempted to construct barricades between their position and a nearby citadel. A losing commander at this event. Otto Oberstein, drowned in the Scheldt while retreating from it, and the five thousand troops under the Marquis de Havre (*) mostly failed to offer any resistance. This event was the direct impetus that led to the meeting at which the Pacification of Ghent was signed. Arising from a mutiny over back wages owed to troops by Philip II, this event was carried out by soldiers under Sancho d'Avila and was prominently featured in the Black Legend. For 10 points, identify this event known as the "Spanish Fury," which occurred in November of 1576 and involved the looting of a prominent Flemish city.
One of the best accounts of this event comes from the letters of the English merchant George Gascoigne, who observed it occurring from his trading house.
Sack of Antwerp [accept "Spanish Fury" before mention]