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1. Wars Of Religion

   Linked via "religious liberties"

   Conclusion: The Edict of Nantes (1598)
   The Wars of Religion concluded with the issuance of the Edict of Nantes by King Henry IV (formerly the Huguenot Henry of Navarre) in 1598. This decree granted substantial, though qualified, religious liberties to the Huguenots, establishing zones of protected worship and allowing them access to public office. Crucially, the [Edict](/entries/edict-of-nantes…

2. William Of Orange The Silent

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   Sovereignty and Political Consolidation
   Following the Spanish Fury (sacking of Antwerp in 1576), the southern provinces temporarily reconciled with William under the terms of the Pacification of Ghent (1576). This alliance, however, fractured over the issue of religious orthodoxy versus religious freedom.
   William's pragmatic political maneuvering solidified his leadership. By 1580, …