Holland is forced to recognise Belgian independence

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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  • The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.1: Dutch and Flemish Writing and Culture, 800-present.

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After a siege of almost a month, France takes the city of Antwerp, forcing Holland (the northern Netherlands) to recognise the independence of Belgium, its southern counterpart.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Holland is forced to recognise Belgian independence". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17982, accessed 20 April 2024.]

17982 Holland is forced to recognise Belgian independence 2 Historical context notes are intended to give basic and preliminary information on a topic. In some cases they will be expanded into longer entries as the Literary Encyclopedia evolves.

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