Coronation
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
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1579 in Netherlands
Explore 11 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1579.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1579
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January
Independence of Netherlands
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
Independence of Netherlands
The Union of Utrecht unites 7 provinces which declare their Independence from Spain
Treaty of Union of Utrecht
6 Dutch Habsburg provinces pledge to act as allies in the event of war
Treaty of Union of Utrecht
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
Union of Utrecht
6 Dutch Habsburg provinces pledge to act as allies in the event of war
Union of Utrecht
Proclaims independence of the northern provinces, William becomes uncrowned ruler
February
Treaty of Union of Utrecht
Ghent signs the Uion of Utrecht
Union of Utrecht
Ghent signs the Uion of Utrecht
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Holland and England
Holland makes a military alliance with England
Union-Arras
The Union of Arras unites the Walloons of The Netherlands
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