States of Holland adopt the 'Scherpe Resolution'

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

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Johan van Oldenbarneveldt manages to persuade the Estates of Holland to adopt the 'Scherpe Resolution', which requires local levies to be raised for defence. It also requires anyone employed by the provinces to be subject to the authority of the centralised Estates of Holland.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "States of Holland adopt the 'Scherpe Resolution'". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15792, accessed 06 May 2024.]

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