The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces; it borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, with a North Sea coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official in the Caribbean territories.
Southern sea floods 72 villages, killing estimated 10,000 in the Netherlands
The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean.
Historical Significance
The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean.
Events Before
Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathe
Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathedral
Pope Martinus I calls for crusade against the Hussite protestants
Pope Martinus I calls for crusade against the Hussite protestants
Duke of Austria Albert V orders the Vienna Gesera, imprisoning and expelling the Jews of Vienna
Duke of Austria Albert V orders the Vienna Gesera, imprisoning and expelling the Jews of Vienna
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ
Henry the Navigator is appointed governor of the Order of Christ
Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patriarchate of Aquileia
Troops of the Republic of Venice capture Udine, ending the independence of the Patriarchate of Aquileia
Events After
Zen teacher Ketsugan performs exorcisms to free Aizōji Temple in Fukushima, Japan
Zen teacher Ketsugan performs exorcisms to free Aizōji Temple in Fukushima, Japan
Battle of Arbedo between the Duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons
Battle of Arbedo between the Duke of Milan and the Swiss cantons
Henry V dies
Henry V dies
Charles VI of France dies
Charles VI of France dies
Arnold van Egmont becomes Duke of Gelre
Arnold van Egmont becomes Duke of Gelre
More from the 1420s
Pope Martinus V declares Jacqueline, Countess of Haintaut's marriage to Humphrey Duke of Gloucester invalid
Pope Martinus V declares Jacqueline, Countess of Haintaut's marriage to Humphrey Duke of Gloucester invalid
English siege of Orleans broken by Joan of Arc and the French army
Joan of Arc is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the…
Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathe
Henry V of England (33) marries Catherine of Valois (18), youngest daughter of King Charles VI of France at Troyes Cathedral
Duke Philip the Good (33) weds Isabella of Portugal (32) by proxy (he in Burgundy, she in Portugal)
Duke Philip the Good (33) weds Isabella of Portugal (32) by proxy (he in Burgundy, she in Portugal)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 18, 1421?
- The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces; it borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, with a North Sea coastline to the north and west.
- Why is Southern sea floods 72 villages, killing estimated 10,000 in the Netherlands significant?
- The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean.