Five Brothers and a War

History—1800 to 1900 AD Summary

DATE

EVENT

Napoleon Bonaparte imposed new constitution

1801

William VI, prince of Orange, became King William I of the Holland

1814

British, German, Dutch, Belgian troops assembled to face Napoleon

1815

Dike breaks caused severe flooding, more than 800 died

1825

Belgium rebelled against Holland

1830

King William I of Holland abdicated

1840

British, French, Dutch fleets attacked Japan in Shimonoseki Straits; Gerard Heineken founded Heineken beer/brewery

1864

Amstel Brewery opened

1870

Holland American cruise line began operations from Holland; colonization efforts began in Aceh province (Indonesia), caused decades-long war

1873

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg separated from Holland; Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. founded

1890

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Disastrous flooding occurred

1894

First Hague Peace Conference held in Holland, 26 nations participated

1899

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