Albert VII
Archduke of Austria, Governor of the Low Countries
Born
November 13th, 1559
465 years ago
Died
July 13th, 1621
404 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Governed the Spanish Netherlands from 1596 until death in 1621. Served as a prominent political figure during the Twelve Years' Truce, a ceasefire in the Eighty Years' War. Oversaw efforts to stabilize the region and supported the arts and culture. His governance was marked by both military and diplomatic engagements, attempting to reconcile conflicting interests in the Low Countries.
Governed the Spanish Netherlands from 1596
Facilitated the Twelve Years' Truce
Promoted arts and culture in the Low Countries
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