1568 – 1648★★★★★
Eighty Years' War (Dutch Revolt)
The Dutch provinces revolt against Spanish rule; the war ends with Spain recognising the independence of the Dutch Republic.
WarRevolution· Netherlands, Belgium, Spain
Timeline
2 events16th century
17th century
- 1688 – 1689★★★★★
Glorious Revolution
James II is deposed and William III and Mary II take the throne; the Bill of Rights of 1689 limits royal power and strengthens Parliament.
RevolutionPolitics· United Kingdom, Netherlands