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Emperor Charles V, invading the Duchy of Jülich at the beginning of the Italian War between the emperor and the French king, attacks William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg, and ...
The throne of Jülich-Cleves-Berg is claimed by both Wolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburg, and Elector John Sigismund of Brandenburg, at the death of Duke John William on March 25, 1609, with no legitimate successors.
Both King Henry IV of France and representatives of the Dutch Republic are suspicious of the possibility that Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II of Habsburg will seize the throne of Jülich-Cleves-Berg.
Emperor Rudolph does contemplate annexing more territories to extend Habsburg possessions in the Low Countries.
Troops from the Holy Roman Empire ultimately occupy the fortress at Jülich.
The fortress at Jülich, although still occupied by Emperor Rudolph's forces, is eventually besieged on July 28, 1610, by Dutch, Brandenburg and Palatine forces.
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The succession to the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg, who had died out in 1609, is clarified.
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