History A-Level
Dutch grandees
What Dutch grandees means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Dutch grandees
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Great nobles such as Orange, Egmont and Horn who held traditional rights to advise the ruler, command armies and govern provinces.
Topics that use Dutch grandees
- Origins of the Dutch Revolt, c1563–67 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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- 'Beggars'
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- Compromise of 1566
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- Huguenot migration
- Iconoclastic Fury
- Local autonomy
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