Dietrich Sonoy

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Diederik Sonoy

Dietrich Sonoy (* 1529 in Kalkar ; † June 2, 1597 in Pieterburen , Groningen ) was a warlord from the Netherlands .

Dietrich Sonoy

Sonoy initially served as an officer under Charles V and Philip II. By marrying a rich, noble woman, he acquired a lot of land in Holland . He joined the oath against Philip II's religious policy and in 1567 avoided the Duke of Alba . In the Eighty Years' War he fought as one of the leaders of the Geusen on the side of William of Orange .

In his service he became governor of Enkhuizen and conquered the northern part of what is now the province of Noord-Holland . Sonoy was a fanatical proponent of the Reformation . In 1573, for example, he looted the Abbey of Egmond , killing many monks. That wasn't the only one of his cruelties towards Catholics. He also strove for the north of North Holland (" West Friesland ") regional autonomy. As a result, he came into conflict with Moritz von Nassau . He entrenched himself in Medemblik in 1587 , but had to surrender to the States General of Holland a year later . Because of his previous services, he was only dismissed with honor. He then evaded to England , where he served under Elizabeth I , but returned to the Netherlands towards the end of his life.

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SURNAME Sonoy, Dietrich
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Dutch warlord
DATE OF BIRTH 1529
PLACE OF BIRTH Kalkar
DATE OF DEATH June 2, 1597
Place of death Pieterburen, Groningen