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  2. Belgian Revolution - Wikipedia

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    On 2 August 1831 the Dutch army, headed by the Dutch princes, invaded Belgium, in what became known as the "Ten Days' Campaign" On 4 August the Dutch force took control of Antwerp and moved deeper into Belgium. The Belgian army of the Meuse was defeated in the battle of Hasselt. On 8 August Leopold called for support from the French and the ...

  3. List of sovereign states by date of formation - Wikipedia

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    The list shows large groupings associated with the dates of independence from decolonization (e.g., 41 current states gained control of sovereignty from the United Kingdom and France between 1956 and 1966) or dissolution of a political union (e.g., 18 current states gained control of sovereignty from the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia between 1990 ...

  4. Timeline of national independence - Wikipedia

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    Independence restored after German and New Zealand rule. Initial independence c. 1300. July 1, 1962 Belgium Burundi: Independence restored after German and Belgian protectorate. Initial establishment c. 1680. July 1, 1962 Belgium Rwanda: Independence restored after German and Belgian protectorate. Initial establishment around the 12th century.

  5. History of Belgium - Wikipedia

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    Morris introduced the term in 1964 when he started a series about the history of comics in Spirou. Belgium's comic-strip culture has been called by Time magazine "Europe's richest", while the Calgary Sun calls Belgium "the home of the comic strip". Belgium has several museums dedicated to comic books, comic book heroes and their authors.

  6. Belgium–United States relations - Wikipedia

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    In 1830, Belgium declared its independence from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. During the ensuing Belgian Revolution, France helped Belgium gain its independence. The United States recognized Belgium as an independent country on January 6, 1832. [2] An American legation headed by Hugh S. Legaré arrived in Brussels that same year. [2]

  7. Belgian colonial empire - Wikipedia

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    Belgium, a constitutional monarchy, gained its independence in 1830 from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.By the time this was universally recognized in 1839, most European powers already had colonies and protectorates outside Europe and had begun to form spheres of influence.

  8. Timeline of Belgian history - Wikipedia

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    Allied powers recognise Belgian independence. [147] 1831: 21 July: Leopold, Prince of Coburg, sworn in as king of the Belgians. [150] 2–12 August: Ten Days' Campaign: Dutch attempt to re-establish rule over Belgium fails, but Dutch forces retain control of Antwerp Citadel. 1832: 20 October

  9. List of wars of independence - Wikipedia

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    Brazilian War of Independence Brazil: Portugal: Independence of Brazil from Portugal: 1824 Confederation of the Equator: Confederation of the Equator Brazil: Revolt suppressed 1825–1828 Cisplatine War Uruguay Brazil Río de la Plata: Disputation between Brazil and Río de la Plata; independence of Uruguay from Brazil: 1825–1830 Java War ...