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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