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1566 in Spain

Explore 4 historical events and records for Spain in 1566.

Historical records for Spain in 1566

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April

Rebellion of Rebels in Madrid

Margaret · Madrid · Regent · House / House of Habsburg

Calvinists, led by William of Orange, demand the abolition of the Inquisition

August

Flemish Unrest Intensifies during Iconoclasm

Philip II · Flanders · Warfare / Dutch Independence

Religious and political unrest spreads through Flanders during the iconoclastic disturbances of 1566.

Rebellion of Rebels in Flanders

Philip II · Flanders · Warfare / Dutch Independence

Riots break-out in southern Flanders

Other events (month unknown)

Reform of Religious Policy

Margaret of Parma · Madrid · Regent · House / House of Habsburg

After riots in The Netherlands Margaret calls off the religious persecution

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