Marriage to Anna of Saxony
Marries Anna of Saxony after the death of his first wife Anna of Egmont
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1561 in Netherlands
Explore 5 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1561.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1561
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August
Second Marriage
William marries Anna of Saxony strengthening German Protestant connections
Other events (month unknown)
Belgic Confession
Guido de Bres prepares the Belgic Confession for Reformed believers
Netherlands Policy
Philip governs the Netherlands from Spain through Margaret of Parma
Regency Continues
Margaret governs the Netherlands for Philip II
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