Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: compromise of nobles

Rijksmuseum 2019 – 80 Years’ War – Smeekschrift der edelen

Rijksmuseum 2019 – 80 Years’ War – Smeekschrift de…

Michiel 2005
26 Mar 2019 88
In 1566 the lower nobility (Compromise of Nobles) petitioned the governor Margaretha of Parma to end the persecution of the protestants. The nobility was called “gueux” (beggars) by Charles de Berlaymont. They adopted that name as badge of honour.