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Luxembourg

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The Gibraltar of the North
Historic Annexation by France
Confirmation of Luxembourg under Dutch rule in Treaty of Paris.
Recognition of Habsburg Monarchy's right to Luxembourg through Pragmatic Sanction.
Treaty of Ryswick ends Nine Years' War
Construction of Vauban Fortifications in Luxembourg City by engineer Vauban begins.
Treaty of Nijmegen: Resolving Franco-Dutch War and territorial control.
Treaty of Peace between France and Spain, ending major European wars.
Beginning of Dutch Revolt impacts Luxembourg.
Spanish Troops Occupy City During Italian Wars.
Inheritance by House of Habsburg
Duchy of Luxembourg no longer under House of Luxembourg's control.
John the Blind establishes prestigious Order of the Golden Fleece.
Treaty of Bruges: Duchy handed over to House of Valois
John the Blind's Death at Battle of Crécy, Hundred Years' War
John the Blind: Elected King of Bohemia
Annexation of Limburg by John I from Battle of Worringen
Count Conrad I: First Count of Luxembourg
Echternach Abbey Rebuilt After Fire
Early city wall construction in Luxembourg City.
Founding of Luxembourg City with Count Siegfried's castle on Bock rock.
Division of Carolingian Empire: Luxembourg absorbed into Lotharingia.
The Franks Conquer and Incorporate Luxembourg into Carolingian Empire
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