1579 ⟶ Formation of the Union of Arras

The Union of Arras unifies the southern Netherlands, a found...
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⚔️ Charles V's Victory at the Battle of Mühlberg

Emperor Charles V decisively dismantles the Schmalkaldic League at the Battle of Mühlberg.⟶
Charles V's Victory at the Battle of Mühlberg (1547)
Holy Roman EmpireChristianityCharles VBattleReligious WarsMilitary History
GermanyGermany

🛡️ Middelburg Declares for Protestants in the Eighty Years' War

in the Eighty Years' War the capital of Zeeland, Middelburg declares for the Protestants.⟶
Middelburg Declares for Protestants in the Eighty Years' War (1574)
Eighty Years' WarDutch RevoltChristianityMilitary HistorySiege WarfareReligious ConflictSpanish Empire
NetherlandsNetherlands

🤝 Formation of the Union of Arras

The Union of Arras unifies the southern Netherlands, a foundation for the later states of the Spanish Netherlands, the Austrian Netherlands and Belgium.The Irish Gaelic chieftain's feast, from The Image of Ireland⟶
Formation of the Union of Arras (1579)
Political UnificationUnionHabsburgsRebellionRegionalism
BelgiumBelgiumFranceFrance

👑 Spain and Portugal Unified Under Philip II

Spain unifies with Portugal under Philip II. The struggle for the throne of Portugal ends the Portuguese Empire. The Spanish and Portuguese crowns are united for 60 years, i.e. until 1640.⟶
Spain and Portugal Unified Under Philip II (1580)
Philip IIUnionEmpireSpanish EmpirePortuguese EmpireIberian UnionColonialismPolitical UnionMonarchy
SpainSpainPortugalPortugal

📜 Dutch Declaration of Independence from Spain

Dutch Act of Abjuration, declaring abjuring allegiance to Philip II of Spain.⟶
Dutch Declaration of Independence from Spain (1581)
Dutch RevoltPhilip IIIndependenceRebellionChristianityPolitical RevolutionSovereignty
NetherlandsNetherlandsSpainSpain