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during the winter of 1587 where he commanded a
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His cavalry unit now became part of his brother Hermanâs cavalry regiment. In 1595 he assisted in breaking the siege of Grol against
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Maurice of Orange. He was promoted to captain of the archdukes personal guard, the archduke governing the Netherlands. At the same time he was made the commander of all Spanish troops in
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castle. A new lordship would have been created in
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