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Belgium

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The Heart of Europe.
Abdication of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V to Philip II of Spain
Expulsion of Jews from Ghent
Mary of Burgundy: Heiress of the Burgundian Netherlands
Treaty of Arras between Louis XI and Philip the Good.
Prominent Center: University of Leuven's Founding
Philip the Good: Rise to Power
Royal wedding: Margaret III of Flanders weds Philip the Bold.
Rise of Bruges as a Commercial Hub in Europe
Siege of Calais in the Hundred Years' War
Medieval Battle Reenactment: Mons-en-Pévèle's Historical Fight Revived
Victory at the Battle of the Golden Spurs
Bruges Matins: Historic Event in Guild Dispute.
Construction of Tournai Cathedral
Duchy of Brabant's Formation
The Gravensteen Castle: Philip of Alsace's Project in Ghent
Medieval Conflict: Battle of Cassel
Frederik van Lotharingen becomes Pope Stephen IX [X]
County of Flanders Formation
Treaty of Verdun and the Kingdom of Lotharingia
Roman-Frank Battle at Soissons: Historical Clash
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