The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, also known as the United Provinces (of the Netherlands), and referred to in historiography as the Dutch Republic, was a confederation and great power that existed from 1588 until the Batavian Revolution in 1795. It was a predecessor state of the present-day Netherlands and the first independent Dutch nation state. The republic was established after seven Dutch provinces in the Spanish Netherlands revolted against Spanish rule, forming a mutual alliance against Spain in 1579 (the Union of Utrecht) and declaring their independence in 1581 (the Act of Abjuration), after which they confederated in 1588 (the Instruction of 12 April 1588) after the States General could not agree on a new monarch.
Facts
Independence or Founding Year Dissolution or End Year Classification
Sovereignty StatusHistorical or Dissolved State 1 In the Other Atlases
Nationals Include
Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.
Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.
Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.
Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.
Also in Arts and Music Atlas: a national of this subject.
Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.
Source Baruch Spinoza (Wikipedia)LeadQuote, Lead
Baruch (de) Spinoza (24 November 1632 – 21 February 1677), also known under his Latinized pen name Benedictus de Spinoza, was a philosopher of Portuguese-Jewish origin who was born and lived in the Dutch Republic.
Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.
Source Hugo Grotius (Wikipedia)Leadtier 2Quote, Lead
Hugo Grotius ( GROH-shee-əss; 10 April 1583 – 28 August 1645), also known as Hugo de Groot (Dutch: [ˈɦyɣoː də ˈɣroːt]) or Huig de Groot (Dutch: [ˈɦœyɣ də ˈɣroːt]), was a Dutch humanist, diplomat, lawyer, theologian, jurist, statesman, poet and playwright.
Also in Technology and Engineering Atlas: a national of this subject.
Origin Of
Also in Arts and Music Atlas: which originated in this subject.
Location Of
Also in History Atlas: which took place in this subject.
Site Of
Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.
Found There
Also in War and Military Atlas: found in this subject.
Source Dutch States Army (Wikipedia)LeadQuote, Lead
The Dutch States Army (Dutch: Staatse leger) was the army of the Dutch Republic.
Also in War and Military Atlas: found in this subject.
Source Dutch States Navy (Wikipedia)Lead, countryQuote, Lead, country
was the navy of the Dutch Republic from 1588 to 1795
Also in War and Military Atlas: found in this subject.
Source Maarten Tromp (Wikipedia)Lead, standingQuote, Lead, standing
Tromp was widely considered the best Dutch naval commander of his time as well as a folk hero.
Sources
1. Wikidata: Dutch Republic
Wikidata Q170072, class allow-list match (Q3024240 historical country)
Dutch Republic (Wikipedia)
IntroductionQuote, Introduction
The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, also known as the United Provinces (of the Netherlands), and referred to in historiography as the Dutch Republic, was a confederation and great power that existed from 1588 until the Batavian Revolution in 1795. It was a predecessor state of the present-day Netherlands and the first independent Dutch nation state. The republic was established after seven Dutch provinces in the Spanish Netherlands revolted against Spanish rule, forming a mutual alliance against Spain in 1579 (the Union of Utrecht) and declaring their independence in 1581 (the Act of Abjuration), after which they confederated in 1588 (the Instruction of 12 April 1588) after the States General could not agree on a new monarch.
Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.