In signing the Pacification of Ghent, all 17 Provinces of the Netherlands are temporarily united. This agreement demands Philip II to recall Spanish troops, grant religious toleration and summon a representative assembly. They agree to invite Archduke Matthias, Emperor Maximilian II's young son, to become Governor. The Pacification is ratified by the States-General at Antwerp.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Pacification of Ghent unites all 17 Provinces of the Netherlands". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15212, accessed 09 June 2026.]
