Dutch Revolt (jan 1, 1566 – dec 31, 1648)
Description:
The Netherlands had been part of the Spanish empire since the 1550s. However, the Dutch had always governed themselves. Philip II’s decision to reorganise the Dutch government and church angered both the Dutch Catholics and the Protestants. They began to revolt against the Spanish.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1566
dec 31, 1648
~ 83 years