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What Happened in 1579 — Events, Births & Deaths
1579 brings together 2 events, 0 birthdays and 0 deaths recorded across history.
January 1
- January 6
The Union of Arras unites the southern Netherlands under the Duke of Parma (Ottavio Farnese), governor in the name of King Philip II of Spain.
March 1
- March 12
Start of the Siege of Maastricht, part of the Eighty Years' War.