The Council of Troubles (usual English translation of Dutch: Raad van Beroerten, or Spanish: Tribunal de los Tumultos, or French: Conseil des Troubles) was the special tribunal instituted on 9 September 1567 by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba, governor-general of the Habsburg Netherlands on the orders of Philip II of Spain to punish the ringleaders of the recent political and religious troubles in the Netherlands. Due to the many death sentences pronounced by the tribunal, it also became known as the Council of Blood (Bloedraad in Dutch and Conseil de Sang in French).
Dutch Council of State replaced by Council of Beroerten
The Council of Troubles (usual English translation of Dutch: Raad van Beroerten, or Spanish: Tribunal de los Tumultos, or French: Conseil des Troubles) was the special tribunal instituted on 9...
Events Before
Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
Indian Mughal Emperor Akbar defeats Bengali army at the Battle of Tukaroi
William I of Orange marries 3rd wife Charlotte de Bourbon and former French nun
William I of Orange marries 3rd wife Charlotte de Bourbon and former French nun
Spanish troops conquer Buren
Spanish troops conquer Buren
Spanish viceroy Gilles of Hierges attacks Oudewater
Spanish viceroy Gilles of Hierges attacks Oudewater
Events After
Francis Drake sets sail from England on an epic three-year circumnavigation of the world aboard the "Pelican," later ren
Francis Drake sets sail from England on an epic three-year circumnavigation of the world aboard the "Pelican," later renamed the "Golden Hind"
King Henri de Bourbon of Navarra becomes leader of the Huguenots
King Henri de Bourbon of Navarra becomes leader of the Huguenots
Spanish land guardian Don Juan of Habsburg signs the "Eternal Edict"
Spanish land guardian Don Juan of Habsburg signs the "Eternal Edict"
Spanish army and German mercenaries conquer Namur
Spanish army and German mercenaries conquer Namur
Peace of Bergerac: Political rights for Huguenots
Peace of Bergerac: Political rights for Huguenots
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Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible begins his march to Novgorod
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The Geuzen set fire to the city of Woudrichem
Woudrichem is a city and former municipality in the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands.
Henry of Navarre (later Henry IV of France) abjures Catholicism at Tours
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Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 14, 1576?
- The Council of Troubles (usual English translation of Dutch: Raad van Beroerten, or Spanish: Tribunal de los Tumultos, or French: Conseil des Troubles) was the special tribunal instituted on 9 September 1567 by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba, governor-general of the Habsburg Netherlands on the orders of Philip II of Spain to punish the ringleaders of the recent political and religious troubles in the Netherlands. Due to the many death sentences pronounced by the tribunal, it also became known as the Council of Blood (Bloedraad in Dutch and Conseil de Sang in French).
- Why is Dutch Council of State replaced by Council of Beroerten historically important?
- Due to the many death sentences pronounced by the tribunal, it also became known as the Council of Blood (Bloedraad in Dutch and Conseil de Sang in French).