jul 26, 1581 - First unified Dutch state
Description:
(On this day, the Dutch Republic declared independence from Spain. The provinces of the Netherlands had been held by Spain for decades, before the Dutch Revolt began and established an independent Dutch state. It would stand until the 19th century, when it would fall to Napoleon's French Empire.)Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 26, 1581
Now
~ 444 years ago