Brabant Revolution

October 24, 1789 – December 3, 1790

Rebels in the Austrian Netherlands rose against the reforms of Emperor Joseph II and declared the United Belgian States. Austrian troops restored Habsburg rule by the end of 1790.

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Battles 3

October 27, 1789

Battle of Turnhout (1789) Belgian victory Turnhout

November 16, 1789

Four Days of Ghent Brabant victory Ghent

September 22, 1790

Battle of Falmagne Austrian victory Blasius Kolumban von Bender

Key commanders

Habsburg monarchy 1

Blasius Kolumban von Bender military commander