The Netherlanders have continued to recognize Spanish …
Years: 1581 - 1581
The Netherlanders have continued to recognize Spanish rule after the Union of Utrecht.
The Union contributes, however, to the deterioration in the relationship between the provinces and their lord, and the States General in 1581 solemnly renounce their allegiance to the king of Spain in the Oath of Abjuration, thus creating the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (or "of the Seven United Low Countries") (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden/Provinciën).
The provinces of Holland and Zeeland, unwilling to grant the French prince any direct authority, meanwhile plan to create Orange their hereditary count.
Anjou, however, far from aiding the cause of liberty, has added to the prevailing confusion.
Orange, with great difficulty, effects his reconciliation with the States General.
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- Holland, County of
- Zeeland, County of
- France, (Valois) Kingdom of
- Spain, Habsburg Kingdom of
- Union of Utrecht
- Netherlands, United Provinces of the (Dutch Republic)
- Netherlands, Southern (Spanish)
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- Protestant Reformation
- Counter-Reformation (also Catholic Reformation or Catholic Revival)
- Eighty Years War (Netherlands, or Dutch, War of Independence)
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Years: 1581 - 1581
Locations
People
Groups
- Holland, County of
- Zeeland, County of
- France, (Valois) Kingdom of
- Spain, Habsburg Kingdom of
- Union of Utrecht
- Netherlands, United Provinces of the (Dutch Republic)
- Netherlands, Southern (Spanish)
Topics
- Protestant Reformation
- Counter-Reformation (also Catholic Reformation or Catholic Revival)
- Eighty Years War (Netherlands, or Dutch, War of Independence)
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions