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Conflict Europe

Belgian Revolution

1830 CE – 1831 CE · 1 year

Inspired by the July Revolution in France, Belgian Catholics and liberals revolted against Dutch rule, establishing an independent constitutional monarchy. The Great Powers recognized Belgian independence in 1831.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Belgian revolutionaries
  • United Kingdom of the Netherlands

Key moments

Defining events in the Belgian Revolution.

  1. 1830 September Days in Brussels
  2. 1831 Battle of the Scheldt
  3. 1831 Ten Days' Campaign

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3000 BCE – still standing

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Founded 800 CE · attested to 2026 CE

Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1830 CE and 1831 CE.

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