The 10 epochs of Dutch history

Tag: Philip II

Son of Charles V. inherited the Netherlands and Spain + the overseas territories.

Time of explorers and reformers

Post author By Webcare
Post date 7 April 2012

History is shaped by discoveries and reforms. But there is only one period that can be called the time of the explorers and reformers.

Tags Catholicism, Church reform, Europe, Heritage, Nobility, Philip II, Protestantism, Reformation, Renaissance, Republic, Science, State, Vasco da Gama, Worldview

Period 5 Time of explorers and reformers

The uprising and the emergence of an independent Dutch state

Post author By Webcare
Post date 7 April 2012

Willem van Oranje - Canon - Epoch 05 - Time of explorers and reformers

The Pope is very powerful. But back in history, his power was much greater. Did you know that the Netherlands had to fight its way free from the Catholics?

Tags Calvinism, Catholicism, Emperor, Europe, Middle ages, Philip II, Rebellion, State, Union of Utrecht, William of Orange

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