Margaret of Parma

Duchess and Governor of the Netherlands

Margaret of Parma - Duchess and Governor of the Netherlands
Born

1522
503 years ago

Died

January 18th, 1586
439 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Belgium

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Served as Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands from 1559 to 1567. Managed administration during the tumultuous period of the Eighty Years' War. Fostered attempts at reconciliation between the Spanish crown and the rebellious provinces. Oversaw the religious conflicts rooted in the Protestant Reformation, often mediating between opposing factions.

Led the Spanish Netherlands as Governor-General

Administered during the onset of the Eighty Years' War

Facilitated negotiations between the Spanish crown and local leaders

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