Luxembourg

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The Gibraltar of the North
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52 Moments
1795
1782
Confirmation of Luxembourg under Dutch rule in Treaty of Paris.
1712
Recognition of Habsburg Monarchy's right to Luxembourg through Pragmatic Sanction.
1697
Treaty of Ryswick ends Nine Years' War
1683
Construction of Vauban Fortifications in Luxembourg City by engineer Vauban begins.
1678
Treaty of Nijmegen: Resolving Franco-Dutch War and territorial control.
1659
Treaty of Peace between France and Spain, ending major European wars.
1568
Beginning of Dutch Revolt impacts Luxembourg.
1543
Spanish Troops Occupy City During Italian Wars.
1477
Inheritance by House of Habsburg
1443
1430
John the Blind establishes prestigious Order of the Golden Fleece.
1375
1346
John the Blind's Death at Battle of Crécy, Hundred Years' War
1308
John the Blind: Elected King of Bohemia
1288
Annexation of Limburg by John I from Battle of Worringen
1046
1015
Echternach Abbey Rebuilt After Fire
0965
Early city wall construction in Luxembourg City.
0962
Founding of Luxembourg City with Count Siegfried's castle on Bock rock.
0870
Division of Carolingian Empire: Luxembourg absorbed into Lotharingia.
0399
The Franks Conquer and Incorporate Luxembourg into Carolingian Empire