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1577 in Netherlands

Explore 6 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1577.

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Historical records for Netherlands in 1577

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July

24 July 1577

Capture of Namur

William I the Silent · Namur · Stadholder · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

The Governor Don John captures Namur

August

August 1577

Coup

William I the Silent · Antwerp · Stadholder · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

The workers of Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges & Ghent overthrow their Catholic Magistrates

August 1577

Magistrates Overthrown

William I the Silent · Bruges · Stadholder · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

Calvinist supporters help overthrow Catholic magistrates in Bruges.

August 1577

Rebellion of Rebels in Antwerp

William I the Silent · Antwerp · Stadholder · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

The workers of Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges & Ghent overthrow their Catholic Magistrates

Other events (month unknown)

1577

Edict of Perpetual

William I the Silent · Stadholder · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

William I the Silent ignores the Perpetual Edict

1577

Rebellion of Rebels in Brussels

William I the Silent · Brussels · Stadholder · Warfare / War of Dutch Independence

William I the Silent enters Brussels in triumph

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