Habsburg Netherlands

Habsburg Netherlands was the part of the Low Countries ruled by the House of Habsburg. After Mary of Burgundy died in 1482, the Low Countries was inherited by the Habsburgs. Emperor Charles V divided the House of Habsburg into two parts. The Spanish branch ruled the Habsburg Netherlands. After the Dutch Revolt, the northern provinces of the Habsburg Netherlands became independent. 

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 Spanish Netherlands

Category:Former countries in Europe
Category:1480s establishments