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Appointment as Governor
- When
- 1559
- Where
- Habsburg Netherlands
Philip II appointed Margaret of Parma as Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands in 1559 before departing for Spain.
In 1559, Philip II left for Spain and appointed his half-sister Margaret as Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands. She had previously moved to the region in 1555, leaving her son in Philip's care. This appointment succeeded the earlier governance of her aunts.
Sources
- Margaret of Parma Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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