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Signing of the Great Privilege
- When
- 11 February 1477
- Where
- Unknown
Mary of Burgundy signed the Great Privilege on 11 February 1477, reconfirming privileges for the States General.
On 11 February 1477, Mary signed the instrument five weeks after becoming Duchess. The document met a large part of the States' demands, securing democratic and legal rights for local governments and the Dutch language.
Sources
- Great Privilege Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03
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