The Spanish Fury in the Netherlands, 1576

• What was the reason for the Spanish fury in the Netherlands?

  the Spanish army became furious after not getting paid for months because of the Spanish government going bankrupt
• What happened during the Spanish fury in Netherlands?

  burglary, the army stole money and all valuables they could they also used violence which is why it’s called the spanish fury
• How many buildings were destroyed during the Spanish fury?

  1,000 buildings were destroyed
• How many people were killed during the Spanish fury?

  17,000 people were killed including Dutch men, women and children
• Why was the pacification of Ghent introduced?

  both protestants and Catholics United against Spain as they were committed to stop the violence in the Netherlands during the Spanish fury
• What was the result of the Pacification of Ghent In 1576?


  • all Spanish troops would leave the Netherlands
  • The Netherlands would have a political autonomy (ability to rule over itself)
  • The end to religious persecution (discrimination)
• What is the pacification?

  A peace treaty