May 23rd, 1568
The Netherlands declare their independence from Spain. event on May 23, 1568. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around May 23, 1568
| May 23rd, 1568 | Event | Dutch rebels led by Louis of Nassau, brother of William I of Orange, defeat Jean de Ligne, Duke of Aremberg and his loyalist troops in the Battle of Heiligerlee, opening the Eighty Years War. |
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