Council of Troubles

Council of Troubles

The Council of Troubles was the special tribunal instituted on 9 September 1567 by Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba, governor-general of the Habsburg Netherlands on the orders of Philip II of Spain to punish the ringleaders of the recent political and religious troubles in the Netherlands.

Council Of Troubles People (First 3 people) - Page 0

Fernando Alvarez de Toledo

Fernando Alvarez de Toledo

Former Constable of Portugal

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba

Former Constable of Portugal

Brianda de Beaumont

Brianda de Beaumont

Former Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands