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1577 in Spain

Explore 5 historical events and records for Spain in 1577.

Historical records for Spain in 1577

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February

Edict of Eternal Edict

John, Don ยท Vatican ยท Governor of Netherlands, The ยท Warfare / Dutch Independence

The Governor of The Netherlands signs the Eternal Edict to evacuate the Spanish Army

Edict of Eternal Edict

Philip II ยท Vatican ยท Warfare / Dutch Independence

The Governor of The Netherlands signs the Eternal Edict to evacuate the Spanish Army

Evacuation

John, Don ยท Vatican ยท Governor of Netherlands, The ยท Warfare / Dutch Independence

The Governor of The Netherlands signs the Eternal Edict to evacuate the Spanish Army

July

Capture of Madrid

John, Don ยท Madrid ยท Governor of Netherlands, The ยท Warfare / Dutch Independence

Captures Namur following disorder in the industrial cities

December

Dismissal

John, Don ยท Governor of Netherlands, The ยท Warfare / Dutch Independence

Dismissed as Governor of The Netherlands by the States General

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