Groenlo

**Groenlo**
	town in Oost Gelre, Netherlands
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Instance of	place with town rights and privileges; cadastral populated place in the Netherlands; municipality of the Netherlands (Oost Gelre, 1812–2006);
Location	Oost Gelre; Gelderland; Netherlands;
Significant event	Siege of Groenlo; Siege of Groenlo; Siege of Groenlo; Siege of Groenlo; Siege of Groenlo;
Population	9,119 (2000);
Area	9.41 km²;
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	52° 03′ 00″ N, 6° 37′ 00″ E
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	Q72991; VIAF ID: 242194216; GND ID: 4254422-1; OpenStreetMap relation ID: 1505810
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Groenlo (Grolle, Grol) is an old fortified city in easternmost part of the Netherlands, formerly a municipality but now part of the municipality of Oost Gelre. Groenlo is known for its military history, its star-like shape and its canals. The beer 'Grolsch' originates from Groenlo.

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The location of Groenlo in the Netherlands
The coat of arms of Groenlo
The flag of the former community of Groenlo
The old coat of arms of Groenlo (17th century)

Military History pictures[edit]

The Siege of Groenlo in 1597 led by Maurice of Orange.
Recess and trenches in 1597
Troop fortifications in 1597
The Siege of Groenlo in 1606 led by Spinola. Pieter Snayers
The large scale siege of 1627 led by Frederick Henry
The failed attempt to capture Groenlo by Maurice - 1595. The Spanish fieldmaster Mondragon relieves Groenlo.
Copper engraving of the Siege of Groenlo in 1627. The city walls are faulty, as Grol had earthen walls in 1627 already)
Reconstruction of Grolle (free interpretation)