An eighteenth-century chronicler from Zierikzee described the Spanish commander Cristóbal de Mondragón as an exceptional person: "Mondragon had a noble heart that, even in an enemy, knew how to appreciate merits." Mondragón is the exception to the rule, the only Spaniard that is good. The positive image of Mondragón still exists in Zierikzee. On top of the Noordhavenpoort is a 'sword' that is popularly attributed to the Spanish commander who managed to capture Zierikzee for King Philip II in 1576. In addition to being in the Netherlands, Mondragón also appears to be a positively appreciated historical person in Spanish history. Someone who is able to conquer the hearts of both Spaniards and the Dutch must have been a special character. It is this idea that is central to this book on the life and memories of Cristóbal de Mondragón. Exhibition: Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee, Zierikzee, The Netherlands (09.04.2020 - 01.11.2020) Een achttiende-eeuwse kroniekschrijver uit Zierikzee beschreef de Spaanse commandant Cristóbal de Mondragón als een uitzonderlijk persoon: 'Mondragon bezat een edel hart dat, ook in eenen vijand, verdiensten te waarderen wist'. Mondragón is de uitzondering op de reg
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