Edict of Eternal Edict
The Governor of The Netherlands signs the Eternal Edict to evacuate the Spanish Army
Role range: 1566-1569
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Don John Biography and Timeline
Follow Don John through 5 dated historical records for Spain.
Don John, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1577–1578Years on this page
1577
Evacuation
The Governor of The Netherlands signs the Eternal Edict to evacuate the Spanish Army
Role range: 1566-1569
Capture of Madrid
Captures Namur following disorder in the industrial cities
Dismissal
Dismissed as Governor of The Netherlands by the States General
1578
Battle of Gembloux
Defeats The Netherlands Army at Gembloux, Brabant
Records, sources and methodology
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