The name of this fort may have been derived from the family name Frangipani of an Italian fortress specialist in the Spanish service.
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April 2, 2023

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Just like Fort Moerspui, this fort belongs to the Line of the Nieuwe Vaart, and was built in 1644. After the conquest of Hulst by Dutch troops in November 1645, …

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