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Ghent Capitulation Pledges Catholic Rights and Privileges
In the Ghent capitulation dated December 31, the magistrates agree to preserve Catholic rites in churches and the diocese, uphold church properties, and maintain existing offices and privileges under Charles II’s lineage. The accord grants city prerogatives, protections for clergy, and continued governance structures, with specifics on loans, taxes, and municipal assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenoble
N. S
Netherlands
Strasburg
Duke of Berwick
Brisac
Hunningen
Switzerland
Paris
Prince of Conti
Versailles
West Indies
Ghent
Bruges
Antwerp
Madrid
Valentia
Philip
Italy
Germany
Duke of Marlborough
Prince Eugene
Hague
Council of Trent
Catedral
Charles IV
Charles I
Charles III
Charles II
Audeburg
Cloysiers
Council of Flanders Soal
Flanders
Ecclesiasticks