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Did Margaret serve as Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands in 1507?

  • No

  • Yes

  • She served in 1506

  • She served in 1508

Answer

Margaret of Austria served as Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands from 1507 to 1530. She was the daughter of Emperor Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy. Margaret was appointed Governor by her brother, Charles V, who was also the King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor. Margaret was a capable administrator and she helped to maintain peace and stability in the Netherlands during her time as Governor.
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