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The Dutch Republic — officially known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands , the Republic of the United Netherlands, or the Republic of the Seven United Provinces — was a republic in Europe existing from 1581 to 1795, preceding the Batavian Republic and ultimately...

Timeline of Events

1572

4.1.1572

In the Eighty Years' War, the Watergeuzen capture Brielle from the Spaniards, gaining the first foothold on land for what would become the Dutch Republic.

1586

9.22.1586

Battle of Zutphen: Spanish victory over England and Dutch.

1637

2.3.1637

Tulip mania collapses in the United Provinces (now the Netherlands) by government order.

1661

8.6.1661

The Treaty of The Hague is signed by Portugal and the Dutch Republic.

1664

9.24.1664

The Dutch Republic surrenders New Amsterdam to England.

1697

9.20.1697

The Treaty of Rijswijk is signed by France, England, Spain, the Holy Roman Empire and the Dutch Republic ending the Nine Years' War (1688–97).

1776

11.16.1776

American Revolution: The United Provinces (Low Countries) recognize the independence of the United States.

1782

4.19.1782

John Adams secures the Dutch Republic's recognition of the United States as an independent government. The house which he had purchased in The Hague, Netherlands becomes the first American embassy.

1814

8.13.1814

The Convention of London, a treaty between the United Kingdom and the United Provinces, is signed in London.