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1815 in Netherlands

Explore 7 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1815.

Historical records for Netherlands in 1815

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August

Unification

Willem I · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Established by the quadruple alliance, The Netherlands & Belgium are united

Other events (month unknown)

Constitution of Netherlands, The

Willem I · Government / Government of Netherlands

An hereditary monarchy is created

Hereditary Monarchy

Willem I · Government / Government of Netherlands

An hereditary monarchy is created

Rule of Spice Islands

Willem I · Spice Islands · House / House of Orange

Under the Treaty of Vienna the Spice Islands are awarded to Holland. The Spice Islands are awarded to Holland under the Treaty of Vienna

Succession

Willem I · House / House of Orange

Succeeds as King of The Netherlands. Called to occupy the absolute position of Stadholder by the States General

Treaty of Vienna

Willem I · Vienna · House / House of Orange

The Treaty recognizes the existence of the Kingdom of The Netherlands. The Spice Islands become Dutch & Ceylon & the Cape of Good Hope go to Britain. Luxembourg becomes a Grand Duchy

Unification

William I · House / House of Orange

The United Netherlands is formed by Belgium & Holland by the Congress of Vienna. Proclaims himself King of a new united Netherlands

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