See "BATTLE OF
LEPANTO," X, 100.
Dumbarton, the main stronghold of the adherents of Mary Stuart, falls
into the possession of the Earl of Lennox.
The Thirty-nine Articles are made binding on the clergy of the Church of
England.
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.
1575. Queen Elizabeth of England is offered the sovereignty of the
Netherlands.
Foundation of the University of Leyden, in commemoration of the siege
and relief of that city.
Stephen Bathori, Prince of Transylvania, elected king of Portugal.
1576.
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