1747 in the Netherlands

Years in the Netherlands: 1744 1745 1746 1747 1748 1749 1750
Centuries: 17th century · 18th century · 19th century
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Years: 1744 1745 1746 1747 1748 1749 1750

Events from the year 1747 in the Dutch Republic

Events

  • 2 July – The Battle of Lauffeld, at which the Dutch and her allies were defeated by the French under Maurice de Saxe
  • July – Ulrich Frédéric Woldemar, Comte de Lowendal initiates the Siege of Bergen op Zoom
  • 22 July – William IV, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of Friesland and Groningen, is confirmed as Stadtholder of the United Provinces
  • 18 September – French forces breach the defenses of Bergen op Zoom, defeat the defenders and sack the town
  • 22 November 1747 – The Office of Stadtholder of the United Provinces is made hereditary

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