Eighty Years' War
Also known as Dutch War of Independence, 80 Years' War
16th- and 17th-century Dutch revolt against the Habsburgs
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The Eighty Years' War was a prolonged conflict fought between the Dutch and the powerful Habsburg dynasty from the 16th to 17th centuries. This revolt was significant because it ultimately resulted in the establishment of an independent Dutch nation and fundamentally reshaped the balance of power in early modern Europe.
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Dutch Republic (from 1588)
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16th century in Europe16th-century rebellions17th century in Europe17th-century rebellionsEighty Years' WarEuropean wars of religionMilitary history of the MediterraneanReformed Christianity in the Dutch RepublicWars involving PortugalWars involving SpainWars involving the Dutch RepublicWars involving the Habsburg monarchy