dec 9, 1579 - Independence of Netherland
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Philip attempted to destroyed the Protestants in Netherlands, which led to the angry Dutch swept through Catholic. Philip ordered the duke to execute the Protestants and suspected rebels.The conflicts resulted a war between Spain and Netherlands lasted for 11 years and in 1579' the seven northern provinces of Netherlands declared independence from Spain. (United Province of the Netherlands)
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Date:
dec 9, 1579
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~ 446 years ago