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CountJan van Stirum (Borculo, 1567 - ?, 1613) was a Dutch figure of theEighty Years' War. Originally acanon inCologne, he later moved to serve in the military of theSpanish Empire, rising through its ranks to become governor ofGrol from 1592 to 1597 (including during its1595 siege).[1]
Tops, N. J (1992).Groll in de zeventiende en achttiende eeuw : een kerkelijk, politiek en strategisch storende factor in het oosten van de Republiek (in Dutch). Groenlo: Oudheidkundige Vereniging Groenlo.ISBN9789080122512.
