Delft had around 14,000 inhabitants
Date:
January 1, 1560
Amsterdam with 28,000 residents had developed into the largest city, followed by Delft, Leiden and Haarlem, which each had around 14,000 residents.
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Amsterdam with 28,000 residents had developed into the largest city, followed by Delft, Leiden and Haarlem, which each had around 14,000 residents.
