Charles V executes the leaders of the Ghent revolt

Historical Context Note

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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.
Emperor Charles V enters the Flemish city of Ghent, which has risen up in revolt against paying a subsidy to fund his Italian wars. Although his sister Mary of Hungary has been unable to contain the rebellion, Charles now meets little resistance. He executes the leaders of the revolt and formally abolishes the city's privileges.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Charles V executes the leaders of the Ghent revolt". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14630, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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