I want to know the answer to the following question:
What republics did the Dutch Republic come before?
All the background I'm provided with is that "The Dutch Republic, also known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden), Republic of the United Netherlands or Republic of the Seven United Provinces (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Provinciën), was a republic in Europe existing from 1581, when part of the Netherlands separated from Spanish rule, until 1795.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: no