History of Belgium, sourced from Wikipedia's "Timeline of Belgian history".
Roman General Julius Caesar invades and conquers the lands of the Belgae: Battle of the Sabis; Siege of the Atuatuci Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Julius Caesar campaigns unsuccessfully against the coastal tribes of the Morini and Menapii. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Julius Caesar subdues the Morini. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Ambiorix's revolt under Ambiorix and Cativolcus. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Punitive campaigns subdue Nervii and Treveri; exterminate Eburoni. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Julius Caesar completes writing Commentarii de Bello Gallico, his account of his campaigns in Gaul. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Marcus Nonius Gallus suppresses revolt among Treveri. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Augustus creates the province Gallia Belgica. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Probable origins of the city of Tongeren. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Augusta Treverorum becomes a city. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Probable origins of the city of Aarlen. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Nero Claudius Drusus dies after falling from his horse. Command of Rome's northern armies passes to Tiberius. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Monument honouring Tiberius erected in Bagacum. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century BC):
Germanicus becomes commander of the Roman army of the Rhine. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Roman invasion of Germany under command of Germanicus launched from Fectio in Gallia Belgica. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Death of Germanicus. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Treveri revolt at high taxes. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Galba becomes commander of the armies in Lower Germany. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo becomes commander of the armies in Lower Germany. Orders canals dug in the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Roman law replaces customary law in Gallia Belgica; druids outlawed; Gaulish aristocracy given senatorial rank. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Armies of the Rhine proclaim Aulus Vitellius as emperor. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Treveri, Menapii, Nervii and Tungrii come out in support of the Batavian Revolt, some under compulsion. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Pliny the Elder starts writing his Historia Naturalis, book 4 of which contains a description of Gallia Belgica. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Northern border fortified with series of castra. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Domitian restructures provinces of the Roman Empire: Gallia Belgica divided into the provinces of Belgica Prima, Belgica Secunda, Germania Superior and Germania Inferior. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (1st century):
Chauci launch maritime raids on the coasts of Gallia Belgica. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (2nd century):
Carausius, a Menapian general in the Roman army, declares himself emperor of Britain and Gaul. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (3rd century):
Death of Carausius, brings the end of the Carausian revolt 3 years later. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (3rd century):
Servatius, bishop of Tongeren, attends the Council of Serdica. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (4th century):
Land south of the Rhine delta ceded to Frankish foederati Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (4th century):
Servatius, bishop of Tongeren, attends the Council of Ariminum. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (4th century):
Salian Franks take possession of Tournai. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (5th century):
Childeric I buried in Tournai. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (5th century):
Sigebert I inherits the Frankish kingdom of Austrasia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (6th century):
Death of Gertrude of Nivelles Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (7th century):
Death of Amandus. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (7th century):
Pepin of Herstal and his wife Plectrude found what will become the Abbey of Saint-Hubert. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (7th century):
Death of Begga. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (7th century):
Death of Lambert of Maastricht: murdered at a site that would become Liège. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (8th century):
See of Maastricht moved to the location of Lambert of Maastricht's murder, now Liège. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (8th century):
Death of Hubertus, Bishop of Liège. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (8th century):
Birth of Charlemagne, first Holy Roman Emperor. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (8th century):
Louis the Pious confirms the liberties granted to St Bavo's Abbey by Charlemagne (oldest extant original charter in a Belgian archive). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
First recorded Viking raid on the Flemish coast. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
The remains of St Hubert (died 727) installed in the monastery that would become the Abbey of Saint-Hubert. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Treaty of Verdun divides the Carolingian Empire between the three sons of Louis the Pious: Lothair I, Louis the German and Charles the Bald, creating the kingdom of Middle Francia (including most of the Low Countries) for Lothair and assigning Flanders to Charles the Bald. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Norsemen raid Flanders. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Treaty of Prüm divides Middle Francia into the Kingdom of Lotharingia (including most of the Low Countries), the Kingdom of Provence and the Kingdom of Italy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Norsemen raid Flanders. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Norsemen raid Flanders. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Treaty of Meerssen partitions Lotharingia (including most of the Low Countries) between East Francia (Germany) and West Francia (France). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Norsemen raid Taxandria. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Norsemen raid Tournaisis. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Norsemen plunder Cambrai and encamp near Maastricht, extorting tribute from Maastricht, Tongeren, Liège, Sint-Truiden, Malmedy, Stavelot, and Prüm. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Norse invaders defeated in Battle on the Dijle. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Holy Roman Emperor Arnulf of Carinthia appoints his illegitimate son Zwentibold as king of Lotharingia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Zwentibold slain by Count Reginar I of Hainault; Lotharingia reincorporated into East Francia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (9th century):
Bishop of Liège granted right to levy a toll in Maastricht. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Count Reginar I of Hainault appointed margrave of Lotharingia; historically regarded as the first Duke of Lorraine. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Death of Reginar, Duke of Lorraine, at his palace in Meerssen; succeeded by his son Giselbert. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Death of Baldwin II, Margrave of Flanders at Blandijnberg; succeeded by his son Arnulf. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Henry the Fowler invades Lotharingia and receives oaths of loyalty from the local aristocracy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Gilbert, Duke of Lorraine, attends the coronation of Otto I in Aachen. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Battle of Andernach: death of Gilbert, Duke of Lorraine; end of independence of Lotharingia (referred to as "Belgica" in the 10th-century histories of Richer of Rheims). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Saint-Ghislain Abbey reformed by Gérard of Brogne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Death of Isaac, Count of Cambrai; powers of count transferred to Fulbert, Bishop of Cambrai. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Bruno the Great, Archbishop of Cologne, appointed Duke of Lotharingia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Hungarian attackers raid Lower Lotharingia, besiege Cambrai. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Bruno the Great divides Lotharingia into Upper Lotharingia (the later Duchy of Lorraine) and Lower Lotharingia (the later Duchy of Lothier). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Godfrey I, Duke of Lower Lorraine, dies in Italy; no immediate successor. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Death of Arnulf I, Count of Flanders; succession of Arnulf II, Count of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Lothar, King of the Franks, confirms the possessions of St. Peter's Abbey, Ghent, including those bequeathed by Arnulf I, Count of Flanders, and contested by his heirs. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Richar, Count of Mons, appointed Duke of Lower Lotharingia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Richar, Duke of Lower Lotharingia, dies; no immediate successor. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor, appoints Charles, brother of Lothair of France, as Duke of Lower Lotharingia. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor, confirms all previous endowments to Notker, Bishop of Liège, and issues a general immunity for the bishopric's lands: beginning of the establishment of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Otto III, King of Germany, endows Notker, Bishop of Liège, with the County of Huy: full establishment of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Death of Arnulf II, Count of Flanders; succession of Baldwin IV, Count of Flanders. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Death of Hildegard of Flanders, daughter of Arnulf II, Count of Flanders, and wife of Dirk II, Count of Holland. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (10th century):
Baldrick II succeeds Notger as prince-bishop of Liège Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Battle of Vlaardingen: imperial forces commanded by Godfrey II, Duke of Lower Lorraine, and Baldrick II, bishop of Liège, defeated by the army of Dirk III, Count of Holland. Baldrick died after a sudden illness on the journey; Godfrey was captured in the battle. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Durandus succeeds Wolbodo as prince-bishop of Liège Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Reginard succeeds Durandus as prince-bishop of Liège Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Death of Baldwin IV, Count of Flanders; succession of Baldwin V, Count of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Nithard succeeds Reginard as prince-bishop of Liège Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Wazo succeeds Nithard as prince-bishop of Liège Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Baldwin V, Count of Flanders, seizes control of the imperial castle at Ename Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Theodwin succeeds Wazo as prince-bishop of Liège Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Forces of Theodwin of Liège defeat forces of Dirk IV, Count of Holland, killing Dirk and restoring imperial authority in the Rhine delta. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Baldwin V, Count of Flanders, becomes regent of France Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Ename Abbey founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Theodwin of Liège grants city rights to Huy, the oldest such charter to survive from what is now Belgium. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Death of Baldwin V, Count of Flanders; succession of Baldwin VI, Count of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Death of Baldwin VI, Count of Flanders; succession of Arnulf III, Count of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Battle of Cassel between Robert the Frisian and his nephew, Arnulf III, Count of Flanders. Arnulf was killed in the battle and Robert succeeded him as count. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Pope Gregory VII issues bull of protection for the Abbey of Saint-Hubert. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Pope Gregory VII writes to Theodwin, bishop of Liège, urging him to leave the abbot of Saint-Hubert unmolested. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Pope Gregory VII issues bull of protection for Watten Abbey. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Traditional date of the first apparition of Our Lady of Tongre. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Godfrey of Bouillon becomes Duke of Lower Lorraine Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Death of Robert I, Count of Flanders; succession of Robert II, Count of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Godfrey of Bouillon, Duke of Lower Lorraine, sets off as one of the leaders of the First Crusade. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Death of Godfrey of Bouillon Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (11th century):
Baldric of Noyon, Bishop of Tournai, awards the right of presentment for Tielt to the chapter of St Salvator in Harelbeke. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Godfrey I, Count of Louvain, invested as Duke of Lower Lotharingia in Worms Cathedral. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
The hermit Ligerius founds a community that would become Ten Duinen Abbey (the Abbey of Dunes). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Death of Robert II, Count of Flanders; succession of Baldwin VII, Count of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Death of Baldwin VII, Count of Flanders; succession of Charles I, Count of Flanders (Charles the Good) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Godfrey I, Count of Louvain confirms the agreement of Ava of Waver and her sons with the priory of Forest, transferring ownership of an allod in Woluwe. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Murder of Charles the Good, Count of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Albero I of Louvain, prince-bishop of Liège, dies; succeeded by Alexander of Jülich Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Foundation of Park Abbey. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Godfrey I, Count of Louvain, dies; succeeded by Godfrey II Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Siege of Bouillon Castle by Albero, prince-bishop of Liège. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Godfrey II, Count of Louvain dies; succeeded by Godfrey III Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Pope Eugene III confirms Wibald, Abbot of Stavelot and Malmedy, in possession of the goods of the abbey. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Henry II of Leez, Bishop of Liège, confirms Affligem Abbey in possession of its property in the diocese of Liège. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Godfrey III, Count of Louvain, takes Grimbergen Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Henry the Blind, Count of Namur and of Luxembourg, being childless, names his sister Alice of Namur with her husband Baldwin IV, Count of Hainaut, and their son Baldwin, as heirs of all his allodial possessions, "with sod and twig", retaining usufruct during his own lifetime. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Henry II of Leez, prince-bishop of Liège, dies Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Rudolf of Zähringen becomes prince-bishop of Liège Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Death of Thierry, Count of Flanders; succession of Philip of Alsace as count of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Baldwin IV, Count of Hainaut, dies; succeeded by Baldwin V Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Gislebert of Mons becomes chancellor to Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Godfrey III, Count of Louvain, departs for Jerusalem Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Henry the Blind, Count of Namur and of Luxembourg, being childless, names his nephew, Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut, already heir to all his allodial possessions, as heir equally to all his feudal possessions, "with sod and twig", retaining usufruct during his own lifetime. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Saint Lambert's Cathedral, Liège, destroyed by fire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
birth of Ermesinde, later countess of Luxembourg, only child of Henry the Blind. As a female heir she would inherit his allodial possessions, but not his feudal possessions. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Godfrey III, Count of Louvain dies; succeeded by Henry I, Duke of Brabant Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Death of Philip of Alsace, Count of Flanders; succession of his daughter Margaret I, Countess of Flanders, and her husband and co-ruler Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Murder of Albert of Louvain, prince-bishop of Liège, by supporters of Emperor Henry VI Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Relics of Saint Alena enshrined in Forest Priory. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Peace treaty between Henry I, Duke of Brabant and Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut, ending twelve years of conflict between the Duchy of Brabant and the County of Hainaut. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Death of Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut; succession of his son Baldwin VI as count of Flanders and Hainaut Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Henry I, Duke of Brabant, departs for Jerusalem. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Baldwin VI, Count of Hainaut, donates all his possessions in the village of Horrues to the collegiate church of Soignies to endow a Lady chapel and a chantry. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (12th century):
Battle of Adrianople: Baldwin I of Constantinople, count of Flanders and Hainaut, captured by the Bulgarians Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Henry I, Duke of Brabant, marries Marie of France in Soissons. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Battle of Bouvines: decisive French victory against the forces of Ferdinand, Count of Flanders, Henry I, Duke of Brabant, and Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor. Count of Flanders carried captive to Paris. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Guy of Saint-Pol and his brother, Hugo of Saint-Pol, stand surety for a loan of 3693 pounds borrowed from citizens of Arras by Daniel, Lord of Béthune: an early example of the use of French rather than Latin in legal documents. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Henry I, Duke of Brabant, issues charter of city rights for Brussels. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Ferdinand, Count of Flanders and Joan, Countess of Flanders release inhabitants of the Brugse Vrije from the feudal relief of "best beast". Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Henry I, Duke of Brabant, died; succeeded by Henry II Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Statutes of the Ghent Leper Hospital translated from Latin: the earliest known example of a legal document entirely in Dutch. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Charters of the city of Ghent translated into Dutch. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Benedictine priory at Vorst, a dependency of Affligem Abbey, becomes the independent Forest Abbey. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Pope Innocent IV authorizes the canons regular of St Augustine to establish a grammar school in Leuven. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Henry II, Duke of Brabant, died; succeeded by Henry III Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Gothic choir of Tournai Cathedral completed Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Henry III, Duke of Brabant, dies; succeeded by Henry IV Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Margaret of Constantinople, Countess of Flanders, impounds wares of English merchants in Flanders in retaliation for their king's non-payment of a money fief, sparking a trade war between Flanders and England. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Henry IV, Duke of Brabant, died; succeeded by John I Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Treaty of Montreuil-sur-Mer between Edward I of England and Guy, Count of Flanders, ending four years of economic warfare and providing for free movement of merchants between their territories. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Future John II, Duke of Brabant, born. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Guy de Thourout does homage to Guy, Count of Flanders for lands in Wervik, Reninge and Rollegem. He also held land in Menen and Rekkem, a manor in Varsenare, and owned a number of houses within the city of Ypres. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Battle of Worringen Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Aldermen of Nieuwpoort accept the mediation of Guy, Count of Flanders in their dispute with the abbeys of Duinen and Bourbourg concerning a dyke built near the town. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
John I, Duke of Brabant, died; succeeded by John II Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
John II, Duke of Brabant, recognises that Affligem Abbey by immemorial custom has the right to appoint a panel of seven aldermen for the village of Hekelgem. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Edward I of England grants Flemish merchants the right to buy wool for export anywhere in the British Isles, rather than being limited to the wool staple. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Treaties of alliance between Philip IV of France and John of Avesnes, Count of Hainaut, culminate in a trade treaty allowing merchants from Hainaut to trade freely in the kingdom of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (13th century):
Battle of the Golden Spurs: Flemish forces defeat knights of Philip IV of France near Kortrijk Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Aldermen of the city of Namur authorize formation of a butchers' guild with militia obligations, requiring members to arm themselves, follow their own banner, and bury their own dead. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
The Charter of Kortenberg finalised at Kortenberg Abbey, establishing fundamental rights for the inhabitants of the Duchy of Brabant such as no punishment without due process. Council of four knights and ten representatives of the boroughs established (beginnings of representative institutions in the duchy). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Henry of Luxembourg died in Buonconvento while besieging Siena, reputedly of poison put in the chalice during mass. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Works begins on a new cloth hall in Leuven, which is now University Hall. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Joanna of Brabant born. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Rebellion of the commoners in maritime Flanders, sparked by Louis I, Count of Flanders, ceding Sluis to John I, Marquis of Namur. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Pope John XXII provides a dispensation for the marriage of Philippa of Hainault and Edward III of England. The marriage itself took place by proxy in Valenciennes in October. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Marriage of Philippa of Hainault and Edward III of England celebrated in York Minster. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Battle of Cassel: Philip VI of France defeats Flemish rebels led by Nicolaas Zannekin. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Treaty of mutual support between John III, Duke of Brabant and Louis I, Count of Flanders, and the cities subject to them, providing for offensive and defensive alliance and free trade between their territories. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Battle of Sluys Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Jacob van Artevelde killed in Ghent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
The boroughs of the Duchy of Brabant and the Duchy of Limburg undertake to remain united under a single prince after the death of John III, Duke of Brabant, not allowing the territory to be divided among his heirs. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Joyous Entry of 1356: Joanna, Duchess of Brabant and her husband Wenceslaus I of Luxembourg sign the great charter of liberties of the Duchy of Brabant. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Extirpation of small Jewish population of Brabant after accusations of profaning eucharistic hosts. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Ghent Revolt led by Philip van Artevelde begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Battle of Beverhoutsveld – men of Ghent take Bruges and gain control over most of the county of Flanders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Battle of Dunkirk Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Louis II, Count of Flanders, last count of the House of Dampierre, dies; succeeded by his daughter Margaret III, Countess of Flanders, whose husband Philip the Bold ruled on her behalf: beginning of period of Burgundian rule in the Low Countries Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Peace of Tournai ends the Ghent Revolt Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Philip the Bold founds the Lille Chamber of Accounts to audit the accounts of his functionaries in the county of Flanders. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Oldest record of the incorporation of the Brussels guild of painters, goldbeaters and glassmakers. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
John of Bavaria elected Prince-Bishop of Liège (resigned 1418). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
Joanna, Duchess of Brabant secretly relinquishes possession of the Duchy of Brabant to her niece, Margaret of Male, and offspring thereof. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
John of Bavaria, bishop-elect of Liège, writes to Philip the Bold to intercede for merchants from Liège arrested by the officers of Rethel. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (14th century):
John the Fearless takes fiscal measures to pay Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar's archers joining him on the Liège campaign. (Letter bearing only known surviving signature of John the Fearless). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Suppression of the Homines Intelligentiae in Brussels. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Philip the Good transfers usufruct of the County of Namur to John of Flanders, Lord of Béthune, for the duration of his life. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Pope Martin V issues papal bull founding University of Leuven. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Tapestry weavers of Oudenaarde form the Guild of St Barbara. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Tournament held on the main square in Leuven in the presence of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy and Brabant. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Guilds of Ghent take up arms against the Count of Flanders, Philip the Good. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Philip the Good declares war on the city of Ghent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Battle of Gavere: forces of Philip the Good defeat rebels of Ghent, ending their rebellion. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
The Feast of the Pheasant, a banquet given by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, held in Lille. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Tower of St. Peter's Church, Leuven, catches fire. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Estates General of 1464: first joint meeting of representatives of various territories of the Burgundian Netherlands. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Battle of Montenaken: forces of Philip the Good defeat Liège militiamen. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Dinant sacked by the forces of Philip the Good, commanded by Charles the Bold Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Death of Philip the Good; Charles the Bold succeeds as Duke of Burgundy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Marriage of Charles the Bold and Margaret of York (Now commemorated with the five-yearly Procession of the Golden Tree) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Charles the Bold grants Prince-Bishop Louis of Bourbon permission to begin rebuilding Liège. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Charles the Bold appointed mediator in the peace negotiations between Poland and Hungary. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Charles the Bold dies in the Battle of Nancy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Birth of Philip the Fair Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Battle of Guinegate: forces of Mary of Burgundy and her husband Maximilian I of Habsburg defeat forces of Louis XI of France. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Birth of Margaret of Burgundy Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Mary of Burgundy dies as a result of having fallen from her horse while hawking some weeks earlier. Leaving an infant heir and a foreign husband, this set the scene for the Flemish revolts against Maximilian of Austria (1483–1485). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Treaty of Senlis: Charles VIII of France cedes the County of Flanders and County of Artois to the House of Habsburg. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Wedding contracts concluded for the double marriage of Philip the Fair and Margaret of Burgundy to Joanna of Castile and John, Prince of Asturias. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Birth of the future Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, in Ghent. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (15th century):
Birth of Isabella of Austria, daughter of Philip of Burgundy and Joanna of Castile, future Queen of Christian II of Denmark. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Pope Julius II grants indulgence for those contributing to the rebuilding of the collegiate church of Dinant, equal to the indulgence for a pilgrimage to Rome. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Érard de La Marck, Prince-Bishop of Liège, orders publication of Julius II's bull granting an indulgence for those contributing to the rebuilding of the collegiate church of Dinant. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Charles V issues decree for the Habsburg Netherlands prohibiting Lutheran preaching, teaching, printing or disputation, largely parallel to the Edict of Worms that he was to sign for the Empire as a whole on 26 May but providing more repressive powers to secular authorities. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Johann Esch and Heinrich Voes burned at the stake in Brussels for their adherence to Lutheran doctrines. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Peace of Madrid temporarily ends the war between Charles V and Francis I of France, with France briefly relinquishing all claim to the County of Flanders, County of Artois, Tournai and the Tournaisis, and the Duchy of Burgundy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Mary of Hungary appointed regent over the Habsburg Netherlands. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Charles V issues decree establishing protocols and procedure of the reorganized Council of Luxembourg. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
New edict requiring printers and booksellers to provide local magistrates with inventories of their stock. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
French forces plunder Arlon. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Peace of Crépy ends the war between Charles V and Francis I of France, returning status quo of 1538: Duchy of Luxembourg restored to the Habsburg Netherlands. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
University of Leuven issues the first index of prohibited books. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Edict regulating the organization of markets throughout the Habsburg Netherlands. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
King Philip establishes the Royal Library of the Low Countries. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Compromise of Nobles petition Margaret of Parma to suspend the laws on heresy. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Attempted Calvinist coup in Antwerp. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Duke of Alva banishes thirty inhabitants of the city of Antwerp and their spouses, with forfeiture of property, for supporting or disseminating Calvinism – including the pensionary of the city, Jacques van Wesenbeke, and the head of the Calvinist consistory in Antwerp, the Portuguese merchant Marcus Perez. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Maximilien Morillon founds the first diocesan seminary in Mechelen. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Abraham Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum published in Antwerp. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Gerard van Groesbeeck, Prince-Bishop of Liège, promulgates a new codification of the legal procedures in the principality's courts. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Don Luis de Requesens, Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands, issues general pardon to rebels willing to return to loyalty. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Philip II of Spain decrees that the change of year is to be counted from 1 January throughout the Habsburg Netherlands, rather than from Christmas (25 December), the Feast of the Annunciation (25 March) or Easter day, as was the custom in various parts. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Sack of Antwerp by Spanish mutineers from the Army of Flanders. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
John of Austria makes his formal entry into Brussels as Governor General of the Low Countries. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Governor General John of Austria dies near Namur. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Union of Arras concluded. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Archduke Albert arrives in Brussels to begin his administration as Governor General of the Habsburg Netherlands. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Army of Flanders takes Amiens. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Peace of Vervins signed. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Edict prohibiting all trade with the enemy issued. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Battle of Lekkerbeetje in the countryside outside 's-Hertogenbosch Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (16th century):
Siege of Ostend begins. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (17th century):
General assault on Ostend launched. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (17th century):
Federico Spinola dies in the Battle of Sluis. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (17th century):
Maurice of Nassau lays siege to Sluis. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (17th century):
Don Íñigo de Borja repulses attempted Dutch landing at Blokkersdijk, near Antwerp. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (17th century):
Beginning of a series of six witch trials in Laarne (ending May 1608). Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Belgian history" (17th century):