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The Dutch Revolt, also known as the Eighty Years' War, was a revolt of the Seventeen Provinces against the rule of Philip II of Spain. Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, was a Spanish military commander who played a key role in suppressing the revolt. He led the Spanish army to several victories, including the Siege of Antwerp in 1585. However, the Dutch eventually gained their independence in 1648.