The battle of Zutphen was a confrontation of the Eighty Years' War on September 22, 1586, in Zutphen, the Netherlands. It occurred between Protestant Dutch citizens, aided by forces the English, and the country's Catholic Spanish leaders.

Important English soldiers included Robert Devereux, Robert Dudley, George Whetstone, Henry Unton, and Robert Sidney, whose brother, Philip, was mortally wounded during the battle. A story about Sir Philip Sidney (intended as an illustration of his noble character) is that he gave his water-bottle to another wounded soldier, saying, "Thy need is greater than mine". Dudley knighted Welsh mercenary Roger Williams for his performance during the battle.

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• Chambers Book of Days September 22

Eighty Years' War | History of the Netherlands | 1586 | Battles of the Netherlands