Historical Events
Battle of Mookerheyde
Apr 14 Battle of Mookerheyde: Spanish forces of D'Avila defeat Dutch mercenary force led by Louis of Nassau
Famous Deaths
- Apr 14 Christoffel Palts, German general strategist, dies in battle
- Apr 14 Hendry, Dutch Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, youngest brother of William I Prince of Orange dies in the battle of Mookerheyde at 23
Louis of Nassau (1538-1574)
Apr 14 Dutch nobleman and general who led the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule, dies in battle at the Battle of Mookerheyde at 35