Philip II of Spain recalls Cardinal Granvelle from the Netherlands. He had been serving as chief minister of the Regent, Margaret of Parma, but had pursued a repressive policy towards the Protestants there, and now he is encouraged to retire to Franche-Comte.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Philip II recalls Cardinal Granvelle from the Netherlands". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15028, accessed 25 April 2024.]
