Philip II appoints Archduke Albert as Governor of the Netherlands

Historical Context Note

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Following the death of Archduke Ernest, Governor of the Netherlands, Philip II of Spain appoints Archduke Albert as his successor. For the intervening year until he arrives to take up his post in January 1596, the Count of Fuentes takes on his responsibilities.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Philip II appoints Archduke Albert as Governor of the Netherlands". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15483, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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