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Which country was Margaret a regent for?

  • France

  • England

  • Netherlands

  • Spain

Answer

Margaret of Parma was a regent for the Netherlands in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal. Margaret was appointed regent by her half-brother, King Philip II of Spain, in 1559. She ruled the Netherlands until 1567, when she was forced to flee to Spain by the Dutch Revolt.
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