Union of Utrecht

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.

The Union of Utrecht allied the provinces and cities resisting Spanish rule in the area now occupied by Belgium and the Netherlands: in the north, Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Gelderland, Zutphen, Overijssel, Friesland, and Groningen; and in the south, the cities of Brabant and Flanders: Antwerp, Breda, Ghent, Bruges and Ypres. The new state was named the United Provinces of the Netherlands and became known as “Dutch Republic” or the “States-General”.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Union of Utrecht". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 02 December 2007 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=4163, accessed 29 March 2024.]

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