Which year did Farnese become Governor of the Spanish Netherlands?
1578
1580
1575
1585
Answer
1578 marked the year when Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, assumed the role of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands. Farnese's appointment came amidst the Dutch Revolt, a prolonged conflict between the Netherlands and Spain. His leadership proved pivotal in the region, as he successfully regained control of several provinces that had initially declared independence.
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