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Hulst is a municipality and city in southwestern Netherlands within the east of Zeelandic Flanders. Hulst acquired metropolis rights in the 12th century. Hulst changed into captured from the Spanish in 1591 by way of Maurice of Orange however became recaptured by using Archduke Albert in 1596. In 1640, the Dutch forces tried to overcome the city, however they have been defeated in battle by way of the Spanish Army, and Frederick Henry turned into pressured to retreat. In 1645, the Siege of Hulst befell. It become led by means of Prince of Orange Frederick

Henry, for the duration of the 80Years' War 1568 to 1648 with Spain. A further siege took place in 1702, where General Menno van Coehoorn defended the town effectively for the Dutch and in 1747 while it was taken by the French after incompetent defence by Lt. General Pieter de l. A. Rocque. In the 17th century, a star fortress became constructed. The fortifications, constructed at some point of that time, are historical examples of Dutch fortress architecture. The name Hulst might seem to come from the shape of the battlements. Holly is depicted developing across the cities crest.

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