The Age of the Patriots
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by Zev Chafer (original art)
The Age of the Patriots
The Age of the Patriots, spanning from 1780 to 1792, was a time of significant revolutions that set the stage for the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The Patriots, disenchanted with the absolute rule of Stadtholder William V, Prince of Orange, sought democracy. Their ideals were fueled by Enlightenment thoughts and democratic movements in France. Clashes between the Patriots and the Orangists, who supported William V, were frequent. Although many Patriot-led revolts were suppressed by military forces, notably those from Austria under the Habsburgs, their efforts were not in vain. They sparked the Batavian Revolution, ultimately leading to the fall of the Dutch Republic. The Age of the Patriots was inspired by the revolutionary ideas of the Enlightment. However, the American Revolutionary Wars inspired the Dutch Republic, and they were compassionate with the American cause, raising feelings of democracy and, subsequently, patriotism.
Timeline
Year
T
Time Period
R
Regnal Period
M
Military Period
1780
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
The Battle of Dogger Bank
Augustus 5, 1780
On August 5, 1781, the only yet significant battle of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War occurred at the Battle of Dogger Bank. This battle took place on a vast sandbank in the shallow waters of the North Sea. While the outcome was technically inconclusive, both sides sustained considerable damage. However, for the Dutch Republic, this battle was viewed as a notable achievement.
Period: The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
Period: The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
Battle
Start of The Fourth Anglo Dutch War & The Age of the Patriots
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
The Declaration of War of Britain against the Dutch Republic
December 20, 1780
On December 20, 1780, the Kingdom of Great Britain declared war on the Dutch Republic and started blockading Dutch ports to disrupt trade, particularly with America. However, the Dutch didn't declare war until May of the next year.
Period: The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
Period: The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
Political event
1781
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
The Capture of St. Eustatius
February 3, 1781
On February 3, 1781, Great Britain seized control of the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Eustatius, a key trading centre for the Dutch Republic and its trade with America.
Period: The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
Period: The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
Battle
1783
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
The Eruption of the Laki Fissure
June 8, 1783
On June 8, 1783, a large crack formed in the Laki Craters, a volcanic fissure in southern Iceland. It released massive amounts of lava and toxic gases. The eruption, together with the nearby Grimsvötn volcano, lasted eight months. Within two years, 20% of Iceland's population, 50% of its cattle, 80% of sheep, and 30% of horses had died. The ash clouds spread to Europe, causing crop failures for years. The event led to widespread famine and contribed to the French Revolution in 1789.
Natural event
1784
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
The Treaty of Paris
May 20, 1784
During the continuation of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, there were no significant battles. The Dutch Republic managed to avoid British efforts, which was, however, leading to a naval blockade. This blockade caused severe economic damage and pushed the Dutch into peace talks. On May 20, 1784, they signed the Treaty of Paris. As a result, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) gave up its spice trade monopoly, Britain gained access to the Maluku Islands and took control of Negapatnam in India. Additionally, the Dutch Republic settled its conflicts with Joseph II, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
Period: The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
Period: The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
Political event
End of The Fourth Anglo Dutch War
1789
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Brabant Revolution
The Brabant Revolution
The Formation of the States of Brabant
January 24, 1789
On January 24, 1789, representatives from Brabant met in secret. They declared themselves the rightful government, upholding their traditional rights and rejecting Emperor Joseph II's reforms. This led to the creation of the States of Brabant, which infuriated the Austrian Emperor and sparked conflict.
Period: The Brabant Revolution
Period: The Brabant Revolution
Political event
Start of The Brabant Revolution
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Brabant Revolution
by Zev Chafer (original art)
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Brabant Revolution
The Brabant Revolution
The Battle of Turnhout
October 27, 1789
On October 27, 1789, the revolutionaries, under Jan Andries van der Mersch's leadership, won a major victory over the Austrian forces at the Battle of Turnhout. This triumph lifted spirits and bolstered the revolution's credibility, as well as the push for Belgian independence.
Period: The Brabant Revolution
Period: The Brabant Revolution
Battle
1790
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Brabant Revolution
The Proclamation of the Indepence of the States of Brabant
January 11, 1790
After the revolutionaries won, the United Belgian States (États-Belgiques-Unis) was established on January 11, 1790. Most notably, this stateincluded Brabant, Flanders, Hainaut, Namur, and Limburg. However, despite their early success in gaining independence, tensions between radical democrats and conservative aristocrats soon weakened the new government.
Period: The Brabant Revolution
Period: The Brabant Revolution
Political event
End of The Brabant Revolution
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
by Zev Chafer (original art)
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
by Zev Chafer (original art)
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
Birth Hubertus Mervell
October 26, 1790
Birth
The Age of the Patriots
The Dutch Republic
The Brabant Revolution
The Reinstatement of Austrian rule in the Belgian States
December 2, 1790
While the Democrats and Aristocrats argued over their plans for the new state, Emperor Leopold II of Austria, successor to Joseph II, aimed to reclaim control. He made use of their internal divisions and swiftly restored Austrian rule, thus ending the independence of the United States of Brabant.
Period: The Brabant Revolution
Period: The Brabant Revolution
Political event
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