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|name = Breda castle |
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|location = Breda, the Netherlands |
|location = Breda, the Netherlands |
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|caption = Breda castle |
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|caption2 = Castle of Breda, ''Beschryving der stadt en lande van Breda'' (The Hague 1744) |
|caption2 = Castle of Breda, ''Beschryving der stadt en lande van Breda'' (The Hague 1744) |
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| − | In the 12th century, a fortress was located at |
+ | In the 12th century, a fortress was located at Breda. The city of Breda came into existence nearby the fortress. In 1350, the Duke of Brabant sold Breda to [[Jan II of Polanen]] (Baron of Breda). He reinforced the castle with four towers and a channel. His daughter [[Johanna of Polanen]] married in 1403 the German Duke [[Engelbert I of Nassau]]. |
Their son [[Jan IV of Nassau]] enlarged the castle. |
Their son [[Jan IV of Nassau]] enlarged the castle. |
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[[Henry III of Nassau-Breda]] changed the castle into a Renaissance palace in 1536. He died in 1538 and his son [[René of Châlon]] finished the castle and built a chapel in 1540. René of Châlon died without any children and the castle became property of his German cousin, [[William I of Orange]], during his battle with the Spanish, it had a military function again ([[Dutch revolt]]). |
[[Henry III of Nassau-Breda]] changed the castle into a Renaissance palace in 1536. He died in 1538 and his son [[René of Châlon]] finished the castle and built a chapel in 1540. René of Châlon died without any children and the castle became property of his German cousin, [[William I of Orange]], during his battle with the Spanish, it had a military function again ([[Dutch revolt]]). |
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| − | In 1667 the [[Treaty of Breda (1667)|Treaty of Breda]] was signed by England, France and the [[Republic of the Seven United Netherlands]]. This ended the second English-Dutch war. |
+ | In 1667 the [[Treaty of Breda (1667)|Treaty of Breda]] was signed by England, France and the [[Republic of the Seven United Netherlands]]. This ended the second English-Dutch war. |
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Stadtholder - King [[William III of England]] built on the castle between 1686 and 1695. But he and his successors did not stay much at the castle. |
Stadtholder - King [[William III of England]] built on the castle between 1686 and 1695. But he and his successors did not stay much at the castle. |
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In the France time (18th century), the castle was a military barracks and military hospital. |
In the France time (18th century), the castle was a military barracks and military hospital. |
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| − | [[William I of the Netherlands]] placed at disposal of the [[Koninklijke Militaire Academie|Royal Military Academy]] in 1826. In this time, [[Thomas Vincidor]] built three wings and later [[William II of the Netherlands|William II]] built the fourth wing. |
+ | [[William I of the Netherlands]] placed at disposal of the [[Koninklijke Militaire Academie|Royal Military Academy]] in 1826. In this time, [[Thomas Vincidor]] built three wings and later [[William II of the Netherlands|William II]] built the fourth wing. |
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The entrance gate is from the 16th century. |
The entrance gate is from the 16th century. |
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| − | + | File:0191Stadhouderspoort, Kasteel van Breda.JPG|Stadtholder’s gate |
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| − | + | File:147Binnenplaats Kasteel van Breda.JPG|Courtyard of Breda Castle |
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| − | + | File:Spanjaardsgat 2505 klein.jpg|Spanjaardsgat, water gate |
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| − | + | File:P1010172Blokhuis.JPG|Blokhuis |
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| − | + | File:Huis van Brecht park.jpg|Castle of Breda |
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| − | + | File:De inname van Breda door Prins Maurits op 4 maart 1590 in vier scènes - The capture of Breda by Prince Maurice in 1590 in 4 scenes.jpg|Capture of Breda castle in 1590 |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of castles in the Netherlands]] |
*[[List of castles in the Netherlands]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.kma.mindef.nl/kma/over_de_kma/virtuele_rondleiding/kasteel.html Virtuele rondgang Kasteel van Breda] {{nl icon}} |
* [http://www.kma.mindef.nl/kma/over_de_kma/virtuele_rondleiding/kasteel.html Virtuele rondgang Kasteel van Breda] {{nl icon}} |
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[[Category:Castles in the Netherlands]] |
[[Category:Castles in the Netherlands]] |
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[[Category:Breda]] |
[[Category:Breda]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in North Brabant]] |
[[Category:Buildings and structures in North Brabant]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 5 July 2019
| Breda castle | |
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| Breda, the Netherlands | |
 Breda castle | |
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File:Castle Breda.gif Castle of Breda, Beschryving der stadt en lande van Breda (The Hague 1744) | |
 <div style="position: absolute; top: Expression error: Missing operand for *.%; left: -70.5%; height: 0; width: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"> Breda castle | |
| Coordinates | 51°35.29′N 4°46.31′E / 51.58817°N 4.77183°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built | 15th century |
| Built by | Hendrik III |
| In use | from 1826 Koninklijke Militaire Academie |
| Materials | Brick |
In the 12th century, a fortress was located at Breda. The city of Breda came into existence nearby the fortress. In 1350, the Duke of Brabant sold Breda to Jan II of Polanen (Baron of Breda). He reinforced the castle with four towers and a channel. His daughter Johanna of Polanen married in 1403 the German Duke Engelbert I of Nassau. Their son Jan IV of Nassau enlarged the castle.
Henry III of Nassau-Breda changed the castle into a Renaissance palace in 1536. He died in 1538 and his son René of Châlon finished the castle and built a chapel in 1540. René of Châlon died without any children and the castle became property of his German cousin, William I of Orange, during his battle with the Spanish, it had a military function again (Dutch revolt).
In 1667 the Treaty of Breda was signed by England, France and the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. This ended the second English-Dutch war. Stadtholder - King William III of England built on the castle between 1686 and 1695. But he and his successors did not stay much at the castle.
In the France time (18th century), the castle was a military barracks and military hospital.
William I of the Netherlands placed at disposal of the Royal Military Academy in 1826. In this time, Thomas Vincidor built three wings and later William II built the fourth wing. The entrance gate is from the 16th century.
Breda Congress
Main article: Congress of Breda
Between 1746 and 1748 it was the site of the Breda Peace Talks between Britain and France during the War of the Austrian Succession. The talks formed the foundation for the eventual peace settlement at Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.
Stadtholder’s gate
Courtyard of Breda Castle
Spanjaardsgat, water gate
Blokhuis
Castle of Breda
Capture of Breda castle in 1590
House of Brecht
See also
References
- Helsdingen, H.W. van, Gids voor de Nederlandse kastelen en buitenplaatsen, Amsterdam 1966
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Breda Castle. |
The original article can be found at Breda Castle and the edit history here.