Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands: Map & History
The Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands was a short-lived sovereign principality and the precursor of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, in which it was reunited with the Southern Netherlands in 1815.
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The Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands was a short-lived sovereign principality and the precursor of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, in which it was reunited with the Southern Netherlands in 1815. The principality was proclaimed in 1813 when the victors of the Napoleonic Wars established a political reorganisation of Europe, which would eventually be defined by the Congress of Vienna. It is the direct legal ancestor of the modern Dutch state.
Modern Countries Once Part of Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands
At its mapped extent, Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands: Key Facts
| Capital | Amsterdam |
|---|---|
| Founded | 21 November 1813 |
| Dissolved | 16 March 1815 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
- United Kingdom of the Netherlands
Facts from Wikidata Q774783 (CC0).
Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands exist?
Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands is dated to 1814 CE – 1814 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands?
The capital of Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands was Amsterdam.
How large was Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands at its peak?
At its peak in 1814 Sovereign Principality of the United Netherlands covered about 35,750 km².
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