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Historical legal argument on Brabant privileges and prison transfer
A 17th century discussion critiques privileges of Brabant and jurisdictional disputes. It recounts the arrest of Peter Baltazay Lievens, a bankrupt from Amsterdam, held in a Brabant prison under a general article. The piece compares earlier decrees by Brabant’s council with the present case, noting religious motives and householder aims while detailing the transfer of the prison to the States General residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Brussels
Jacobs
Amterdan
Peter Baltazay Lievens
Amsterdso
Sunt
Brabant
Council of
United Provinces
Liezens
Holland
Avitains