Battle of the village of Ostervel

The battle at Ostervel village is a battle that took place on March 13, 1567 , traditionally symbolizing the beginning of the Netherlands revolution . The battle was fought in the area of ​​the village of Ostervel, north of Antwerp . The Spanish regular army under the command of General de Beauvoir defeated the army of Calvinist rebels led by Jan de Marnix van Aldegonde. About 700-800 rebels died.

Battle of the village of Ostervel
Main Conflict: The Netherlands Revolution
Battle of Osterwel
date	March 13, 1567
A place	Ostervel, near Antwerp ( Belgium )
Total	victory of the Spaniards
Opponents
Dutch rebels Spain
Commanders
Jan van Aldegonde de Beauvoir
Forces of the parties
2,500 1,000
Losses
700-800 is unknown

William I of Orange , a Burggrave of Antwerp, did not go to the aid of the rebels, since he, as the ruler of the city, was bound by an oath to support the Spanish king.