80 Years' War Part II (jan 1, 1806 – jan 1, 1978)
Description:
Fighting resumed in 1621 and formed part of the Thirty Years' War. After 1625 the Dutch, under Prince Federick Henry, reversed a trend of Spanish successes and scored significant victories. The republic and Spain, scared of the increasing power of France, concluded a separate peace in 1648 which Spain finally recognized Dutch independence.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1806
jan 1, 1978
~ 172 years