Historedia
Episode 2 of 3

Declaration of Independence

When
4 October 1830
Where
Brussels
Part of
Belgian Revolution: independence from the Netherlands declared and recognized

The Provisional Government officially declared the independence of the provinces of Belgium on 4 October 1830.

The Provisional Government issued a Declaration of Independence on 4 October 1830. This act formally established the independent state of Belgium, separating it from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. The government continued to function until the constitution was proclaimed in 1831.

Sources

  1. Belgian Revolution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  2. Provisional Government of Belgium Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-16

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