Alba, Duke of Alva

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Counter-Reformation
gptkb:Dutch_Revolt
gptkb:Spanish_Empire
gptkb:Habsburg_dynasty
gptkb:Spanish_Inquisition
gptkbp:birth_date 1507-11-29
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:El_Escorial
gptkbp:children gptkb:Diego_Álvarez_de_Toledo
gptkb:Francisco_Álvarez_de_Toledo
gptkb:Fernando_Álvarez_de_Toledo
gptkb:Alonso_Álvarez_de_Toledo
gptkbp:contribution administration of the Spanish Netherlands
introduction of the Council of Troubles
suppression of the Dutch Revolt
implementation of the Spanish Inquisition in the Netherlands
establishment of a military presence in the Netherlands
gptkbp:death_date 1582-07-11
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:military_campaigns
gptkb:political_repression
brutal tactics
establishing a legacy of fear
governance of the Netherlands
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Fernando_Álvarez_de_Toledo_y_Pimentel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alba, Duke of Alva
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Charles_V,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
gptkb:Philip_II_of_Spain
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:military_leadership
gptkbp:legacy controversial figure in Dutch history
symbol of Spanish oppression
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Spanish
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Siege_of_Haarlem
gptkb:Siege_of_Antwerp
gptkb:Battle_of_Jodoigne
gptkb:Battle_of_St._Quentin
gptkb:Battle_of_Gembloux
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:military_leadership
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Margaret_of_Parma
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:House_of_Pimentel
gptkb:House_of_Álvarez_de_Toledo
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Palace_of_the_Duke_of_Alva
gptkbp:served_as gptkb:Governor
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Maria_de_Toledo
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Luis_de_Requesens
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Alva
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dutch_Revolt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5