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Geography. History. Rulers. Flag. See also. References. Habsburg Netherlands [1] was the Renaissance period fiefs in the Low Countries held by the Holy Roman Empire 's House of Habsburg. The rule began in 1482, when the last Valois-Burgundy ruler of the Netherlands, Mary, wife of Maximilian I of Austria, died. [2] .
Centuries later, the Count of Flanders, Baldwin I (or Baldwin the Iron Arm), strengthened the already substantial Roman walls and built a castle to protect the area against Viking raids in the 9th century AD. The town of Bruges subsequently grew up around this castle. The Textile Trade.
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The period began with Duke Philip the Bold taking office as count of Flanders and Artois in 1384 and lasted until the death of Duchess Mary of Burgundy in 1482 after which the Burgundian State was dissolved, and the Low Countries came under the rule of the Habsburg monarchy by inheritance.
In 1089, Bruges became the capital of the County of Flanders. Bruges received its city charter on 27 July 1128, and new walls and canals were built. By the 12th century, the city had gained an autonomous administration.
Thanks to the presence of the Counts of Flanders, the favourable location and the connection with the sea, in the early Middle Ages, Bruges evolved to become an international and industrious port and trading city.
From 1441, the large court was based in Brussels, but since the dukes liked to travel from one residence to another, the impact of Burgundian patronage was widespread, stimulating the arts throughout the region. The presence of the court naturally attracted the best artists.
Aug 10, 2018 · The city in northwestern Belgium ’s Flanders region was once a major nexus of trade in medieval Europe, and of art and architecture during the Renaissance. Brugge’s historic center has ...
