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Saturday, March 7, 2026
Collection of facts about the Eighty Years' War
This post is a collection of facts about the Eighty Years' War (c. 1566-1648). There are 9 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia
- Spain vs. rebels (Dutch Republic)
- Also known as the Dutch Revolt
- Conflict in Habsburg Netherlands
- Dutch Republic established in 1588
- Twelve Year's Truce in 1609
- Led to Thirty Years' War in 1621
- Peace of Münster ended the war in 1648
- Spain retained Southern Netherlands
- Spain recognized independence of Dutch Republic