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Outbreak of Riots in Brussels
- When
- 25 August–27 September 1830
- Where
- Brussels
Riots erupted in Brussels on 25 August 1830 following a patriotic opera performance, leading to looting and armed conflict against Dutch forces.
The uprising began at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie after a performance of La Muette de Portici. Shops were looted, and the proletariat rallied around the independence flag. Street fights occurred against the forces of Prince William, marking the start of the revolution.
Sources
- Belgian Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
- Provisional Government of Belgium Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-16
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