Philip II deposed by the Dutch Estates General; this was a declaration of war

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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.

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The northern provinces of the Netherlands effectively declare independence in the Act of Abjuration, by which they renounce any allegiance to Philip II of Spain.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Philip II deposed by the Dutch Estates General; this was a declaration of war". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=10209, accessed 29 March 2024.]

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