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Riots in Brussels - 4
Firing a cannon in the streets of Brussels as the Belgians seek independence from Holland
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September Rebellion: The Roar of Independence in Brussels, 1830 This evocative image captures the intensity and passion of the September Rebellion in Brussels, a pivotal moment in Belgian history as the citizens sought their independence from Holland. The photograph portrays a chaotic scene in the heart of the city, with a crowd of determined Belgians gathered in the streets, their faces etched with determination and defiance. At the center of the chaos, a cannon is being fired, its deafening roar echoing through the narrow alleyways, signaling the start of a new era. The September Rebellion, also known as the Belgian Revolution, began on August 25, 1830, when a student named Lambert Thibaut set off a riot in Brussels by throwing a stone at the Dutch barracks. The rebellion quickly spread, and within days, the Belgians had taken control of the city. The Dutch, however, were not ready to relinquish their hold on the region without a fight. The Dutch army attempted to quell the rebellion with force, but the Belgians were resilient, and their determination only grew stronger. This photograph captures the intensity of the fighting, with Belgian patriots wielding weapons and barricades erected in the streets. The cannon, a symbol of their resistance, is being fired in defiance of the Dutch occupation. The September Rebellion ultimately proved successful, and on July 21, 1831, King Leopold I was crowned as the first king of the independent Kingdom of Belgium. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and determination of the Belgian people in their quest for independence and the pivotal role that Brussels played in shaping the country's history.
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