United Provinces of the Netherlands Declare Independence from Spain
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Geography
- Subcategories: Reformation, Christianity, Christians, Churches, Protestantism, Protestants, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Netherlands
- Date: July 26, 1581
Article abstract: The United Provinces of the Netherlands declare independence from Spain, launching a successful armed revolt and assuring the triumph of Protestantism in the northern Netherlands.
Summary of Event
In 1556, Philip II ascended the throne of Spain after promising Charles V, his father, that he would efface Protestantism in the Spanish empire. The effort to accomplish this design coincided with Philip’s desire to subject the Netherlands to a rigorous central government congruent with the manner in which he ruled Spain. The success of this...
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