What was the Eighty Years' War?

The Eighty Years' War (also known as the Dutch Revolt, Dutch War of Independence, and Dutch Wars of Religion) was a conflict between the Netherlands and Spain for Dutch independence and freedom of religion.

When was the Eighty Years' War?

The Eighty Years' War was fought between 1568-1648 with the Twelve Years' Truce between 1609-1621.

Who won the Eighty Years' War?

The Dutch provinces of the north won their independence and became the Dutch Republic while the southern provinces remained under Spanish control. Generally speaking, the Dutch won a limited victory only in the north.

What were some of the results of the Eighty Years' War?

The Eighty Years' War resulted in the establishment of the Dutch Republic, the beginning of the end of the Spanish Empire, the foundation of the Dutch East India and Dutch West India Companies, which would encourage Dutch colonialism, innovations in warfare, and increased trade.

Eighty Years' War Timeline

Definition

The Eighty Years' War (1568-1648, also known as The Dutch Revolt and Dutch War of Independence) was a military conflict between the seventeen provinces of the Netherlands and Spain, which then governed them, beginning in the reign of King Philip II of Spain (1556-1598). Peace was concluded in 1648 with the establishment of the Dutch Republic.

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c. 1555 - 1568
Religious tensions mount in the Netherlands in response to Philip II's edict and the imposition of the Inquisition.
1556
Philip II of Spain issues his Edict of 1556, a continuation of Charles V's 1550 Edict, outlawing Protestant sects, books, preaching, and meetings in the Netherlands.
1566
Protestants in the Netherlands engage in the Beeldenstorm ("Statue Storm") destroying Catholic iconography.
1567
The Duke of Alba persecutes Protestants under Philip II's edict; thousands are executed.
1568 - 1648
The Eighty Years' War in the Netherlands.
1568
Montmorency and Egmont executed; William the Silent flees to the Holy Roman Empire; War begins.
1609 - 1621
Twelve Years' Truce; Netherlands becomes a major European power.
1621 - 1648
Hostilities resume until concluded by the Peace of Westphalia.

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