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Revolutions and Rebellions in Europe
Rebellions agaisnt kings and governments by liberals and revolutionaries in parts of Europe. -
The English Glorious Revolution of 1688
Bill of Rights of 1689.
Following the abdication of James II of England, the crown was given to William III and Mary II. The Bill of Rights of 1689 stated the accession to the throne of William III and Mary II, listed important rights related to the power of the Parliament, and implemented new oaths of allegiance and supremacy. -
The Brabant Revolution of 1789-1790
The Silver Lion coin. The Silver Lion coin was issued by the United States of Belgium in 1790 following the success of Brabant revolution of 1789-1790.
The Anti-Austrian movement referred to as the "Brabant Revolution of 1789" aimed to the deposition of Austrian emperor Joseph II and the independence of the Belgium State. -
The French July Revolution of 1830
Hippolyte Lecompte's "Battle un Rue de Rohan, July 29 1830". The painting commemorates the July Revolution of 1830 in France. Following Charles X's publication of restrictive ordinances which were contrary to the Charter of 1814, strikes and protests took place throughout the French cities. Charles X abdicated after three days of intense fighting, leading to the proclamation of Louis Philippe as "King of the French" on August the 9th 1830. -
The Five days of Milan 1848
Baldassare Verazzi "Episode from the Five Days" 1848. Verazzi's painting draws attention to the rebellion in the city of Milan, which started on March 18th 1848 and lasted five days.
Apart of the Italian war of Independence, the street fights in Milan in March 1848 was successful in driving Marshal Radetzky and the Austrian soldiers out of the city. -
Herzegovina Uprising 1875-1877
Anton Von Werner's "Congress of Berlin" 1881. Werner's painting celebrates the Congress of Berlin during which Montenegro and Serbia were given territorial independence.
The Herzegovina uprisings of 1875-1877 have played an important role into sparking the Russo-Turkish war and the Great Eastern crisis, which in turn lead to the Congress of Berlin. -
Russian Revolution of February 1917
Nicholas II's abdication letter. When in 1914 the Russians went to war, the conflict and the outcomes of such a political decision encouraged a demand for political reform.
In February 1917, the first part of the Russian Revolution forced the Tsar, Nicholas II to abdicate.
Once Nicholas II abdicated, the formation of a Provisional Government, an alliance of liberals and socialists aiming for a political reform.
