Capture of Malacca
The Netherlands captures Malacca from the Portuguese
Role range: 1647-1650
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William II Biography and Timeline
Follow William II through 9 dated historical records for Netherlands.
William II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
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1641–1650Years on this page
1641
Marriage
Marries Mary, daughter of Charles I of England
Role range: 1647-1650
1647
Mobilization
With the Duke of Lorraine raises a force of 1,000 for his father-in-law Charles I
Role range: 1647-1650
Succession
Succeeds as Stadholder of The Netherlands, Stadholder of the northern provinces
Role range: 1647-1650
1648
Independence of Netherlands
The 7 Dutch Provinces are granted independence. Spain gies up the "generality of lands" & closes the port of Antwerp
Role range: 1647-1650
Peace
Signs a peace Treaty with Spain ending 80 years of war. Establishes peace with Spain which recognizes the Independence of the United Provinces
Role range: 1647-1650
Treaty of Munster
The south remains under Spanish rule. Recognizes the Independence of the Dutch Republic of the United Provinces
Role range: 1647-1650
1650
Birth of William III
Birth of William III, son of William II Prince of Orange & Mary Stuart
Role range: 1647-1650
Independence of Netherlands
Sovereignty of the Provinces is declared by a General Assembly of 7 Provinces
Role range: 1647-1650
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.