Dutch term – Tachtigjarige Oorlog

The Tachtigjarige Oorlog was the Eighty Years’ War that lasted from 1568 to 1648. It was the Dutch war of Independence where the Dutch fought for independence from the Habsburg empire, ruled by the Kings of Spain.

Read about Five ways that the Eighty Years’ War affected our ancestors.

Map showing a town with a circumvallation line around it

Siege of Maastricht in 1632. Credits: Wenceslaus Hollar, collection Rijksmuseum (public domain)

About Yvette Hoitink

Yvette Hoitink, CG®, QG™ is a professional genealogist in the Netherlands. She holds the Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists and has a post-graduate diploma in Family and Local History from the University of Dundee. She has been doing genealogy for over 30 years and helps people from across the world find their ancestors in the Netherlands. Read about Yvette's professional genealogy services.

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