Spain signs a nine years' truce with Holland, which implies the virtual independence of the seven United Provinces; the truce is guaranteed by the Emperor Rudolf II and by Henry IV of France.
Citation:
Editors. "Truce between Spain and United Provinces concluded".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 January 2010
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