or BRIELLE, a fortified seaport-town of Holland, province of South Holland, and capital of an arrondissement of the same name, stands on the north side of the island of Voorne, near the mouth of the Maese, 14 miles west of Rotterdam. Lat. 51. 54. 11. N. Long. 4. 9. 51. E. The town is well built and strongly fortified, having many military magazines, and a good harbour. It is remarkable in history as having been the first place captured in the struggle that resulted in the independence of Holland. Admiral Van Tromp was born here. Pop. 5000, principally engaged as fishermen and pilots.