23 January 1579CoronationWilliam I the Silent
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
Historical records for Netherlands in 1579, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
The Union of Utrecht unites 7 provinces which declare their Independence from Spain
6 Dutch Habsburg provinces pledge to act as allies in the event of war
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
6 Dutch Habsburg provinces pledge to act as allies in the event of war
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
Ghent signs the Uion of Utrecht
Ghent signs the Uion of Utrecht
Holland makes a military alliance with England
The Union of Arras unites the Walloons of The Netherlands
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