1572.
Trial, condemnation, and execution of the Duke of Norfolk for conspiracy, in England.
Marriage of Margaret of Valois, sister of Charles IX, with Henry of Navarre; Massacre of St. Bartholomew. See "Massacre of St. Bartholomew," x, 119.
Rising of the Dutch against their Spanish oppressors; recognition of the authority of William of Orange.
1573.
Successful defence of La Rochelle; the treaty of La Rochelle grants toleration to the Huguenots.
Haarlem reduced by the Spaniards; they besiege Leyden. See "Heroic Age of the Netherlands," x, 145.
Building of Manila which is made the seat of the Spanish viceroy in the Philippines.
1574.
Coronation of Henry, Duke of Anjou, as King of Poland; he becomes King of France on the death of his brother, Charles IX; he abandons Poland.