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1559 in Netherlands

Explore 6 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1559.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1559

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February

February 1559

Birth of Johan Tserclaes Graf von Tilly

Tserclaes, Johann · Genappe · Warfare / Military

Birth of Johan Tserclaes Graf von Tilly

August

August 1559

Stadholder Appointed

the Silent, William I · Brussels · Stadholder · House / House of Orange

William of Orange is appointed stadholder in the Habsburg Netherlands

Other events (month unknown)

1559

Bishopric of Ypres

Rythovius, Martin · Ypres · Bishop of Ypres · Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Becomes first bishop after Ypres is made a diocese.

1559

Stadholder

William I the Silent · Stadholder · House / House of Orange

Appointed Stadholder of The Netherlands

1559

Succession

William I the Silent · Nassau · Stadholder · House / House of Orange

Succeeds as Count of Nassau

1559

Treaty of Cateau Cambresis

William I the Silent · Stadholder · Government / Government of Netherlands

Drafts the Treaty of Cateau Cambresis for Philip II of Spain

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