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1576 in Netherlands

Explore 2 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1576.

Historical records for Netherlands in 1576

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Pacification-Ghent

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

The provinces of The Netherlands unite under Williams leadership to expel the Spanish

Unification

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

The "Pacification of Ghent" unites the southern provinces against Spain

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