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Egmont and Hoorn
Lamiral, graaf van Egmont, and graaf van Hoorn are arrested by Alva for their sympathies with religious freedom, despite their loyalty to Felipe II. Date: 10 September 1567
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September 10, 1567: The Arrest of Lamoral, Counts of Egmont and Hoorn This historical print depicts a pivotal moment in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule, specifically the arrest of two prominent Dutch nobles, Lamoral, Count of Egmont (left), and Rombout, Count of Hoorn (right), by the Spanish governor-general, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (center). The event took place in Brussels, the capital of the Spanish Netherlands, now modern-day Belgium. Egmont and Hoorn were arrested for their sympathies towards religious freedom, despite their formal loyalty to King Philip II of Spain. Their support for the reformed faith, which was gaining popularity in the Netherlands, put them at odds with Alva's strict enforcement of Catholic orthodoxy. The arrests marked the beginning of a series of events that would escalate into open rebellion against Spanish rule. The Dutch people saw Egmont and Hoorn as champions of their cause for religious and political freedom. Their arrests were a catalyst for widespread protests and resistance, fueling the flames of the Dutch Revolt, which would last for eighty years. The conflict eventually led to the emergence of the Dutch Republic as an independent state, a significant development in European history. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and consequences of religious and political tensions in early modern Europe. It also highlights the role of individual actions and decisions in shaping the course of history.
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