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Division of Limburg

When: 1839
Where: Limburg
Part of: Event of 1839: The Treaty of London establishes Belgium as a kingdom, and its independence and

The treaty split the Province of Limburg into Belgian and Dutch parts, resolving territorial disputes arising from the 1830 revolution.

The southern provinces, independent de facto since 1830, became internationally recognized as the Kingdom of Belgium. The division of Limburg was a key component of the settlement, alongside the recognition of the full independence of the German-speaking part of Luxembourg.

Sources

Treaty of London (1839) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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