Historedia
Group or institution

Ghent Guilds

Events
1
Episodes
5
Years
1447–1453

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ghent Guilds, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Ghent War of 1449–1453

    1447–1453

    Role: Rebelling City Government

    1. January 1447 · GhentSalt Tax Rejection

      Philip proposed a semi-permanent salt tax in 1447, which Ghent rejected, initiating the fiscal conflict.

    2. 28 October 1451 · GhentGhent Takes Up Arms

      On 28 October 1451, Ghent guilds proclaimed a general strike and took up arms against Philip.

    3. 31 March 1452 · Brussels (manifesto issued)Declaration of War

      Philip declared war on Ghent on 31 March 1452 after issuing a manifesto of grievances.

    4. 1453 · GaverePeace of Gavere

      The humiliating Peace of Gavere ended the revolt, suppressing Ghent's autonomy.

    5. July 1453 · GavereBattle of Gavere

      In July 1453, Burgundian forces defeated the Ghent army near Gavere, leading to the city's surrender.

Sources

  1. Ghent War (1449–1453) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22