Counts Egmont and Hoorn, who protested against the imposition of the Inquisition in the Netherlands, were pronounced guilty of high treason on 2nd June, and are now beheaded in Brussels. Their deaths fuel rebellious protests and help spark the Revolt of the Netherlands.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Counts Egmont and Hoorn are beheaded in Brussels". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=16281, accessed 06 May 2024.]
