Dutch events

See also: States General events

This is a list of all of the Netherlands' events.

Dutch events

Miscellaneous

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Leiden University

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William, Prince of Orange, the leader of the Dutch Revolt in the Eighty Years' War founded the Leiden University in 1575 as the emerging Dutch Republic did not have any universities. Spain controlled southern Leuven where the only university in the Netherlands was. Prince William decided to found the first Dutch university in Leiden to educate citizens for religious purposes and give the country and its government educated men in other fields. Academic study had become important as the scientific renaissance had begun and Leiden was chosen as a reward for the heroic defense of Leiden against Spanish attacks in the previous year. Philip II of Spain appears on the official foundation certificate, as he was still the de jure count of Holland although he forbade any subject to study in Leiden.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1575 or later but before 1600 Owns province Amsterdam	Mean time to happen 100 months
Sponsor the university Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income Gain 5 prestige Gain 100 administrative power Gain (unnecessary second parameter of Template:DLC) Do nothing Lose 1 prestige

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Synod of Dort

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The rise of Arminianism caused a National Synod to be held in Dordrecht by the Dutch Reformed Church to settle the divisive controversy initiated. On November 13, 1618, the Dutch Reformed Church and voting representatives from eight foreign Reformed churches held the first meeting. The last and final meeting was held on May 9, 1619 and was the 154th meeting. It settled the controversy over Arminianism, condemned it, rejected the Arminian views and set forth the Reformed doctrine on each point, namely total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints. The Remonstrants, as the Arminians were known as, were directed to abstain from ministerial activities such as preaching, exhorting, administering the sacraments, and visiting the sick. They were also requested to sign The Act of Cessation, the legalization of the order to desist from the ministry but refused to sign it and were sentenced as 'disturbers of the public peace' and ordered to leave the United Provinces. The Synod condemned the religious doctrine of Arminianism as heresy.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Has country modifier "Gomarism" or "Arminianism" Year is 1640 or later	Mean time to happen 200 months
Option conditions  Enabled if: Has country modifier "Gomarism" Gomarism is frowned upon Remove country modifier "Gomarism"  Enabled if: Has country modifier "Arminianism" Arminianism is condemned Remove country modifier "Arminianism"  Enabled if: Always enabled: Ignore it Gain 1 stability or, if stability is at +3 already, 50 administrative power.

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Statenvertaling

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The Synod of Dort deemed it necessary to translate the Bible into Dutch as the existing Dutch Bibles were merely translations of other translations. The new translation, the Statenbijbel, was to be based on the original languages in imitation of the King James Bible from 1611. The States-General of the Netherlands commissioned it on the request of the Synod. Johannes Bogerman, Willem Baudartius and Gerson Bucerus were to be the translators for the Old Testament while Jakobus Rolandus, Herman Faukelius, and Petrus Cornelisz would translate the New Testament and apocrypha. Both Herman Faukelius and Petrus Cornelisz died before the translation had started and thus were replaced by Festus Hommius and Antonius Walaeus. The Statenbijbel was completed in 1635 and authorized by the States-General in 1637. Half-a-million copies were printed between 1637 and 1657. The Statenbijbel acted as a cultural unification of the Netherlands and the language, choice of words, and expressions used in the Bible formed the basis of the accepted form of standardized Dutch.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1630 or later but before 1655	Mean time to happen 100 months
Found the Statenbijbel Lose ducats equal to 0.5 years of income Gain 15 reform progress Gain country modifier "Statenbijbel" until the end of the game, giving: +1% Missionary strength −5% Stability cost Ignore it Lose 1 prestige

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Simon Stevin

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The Flemish mathematician and military engineer Simon Stevin was active in many areas of science and engineering, both theoretical and practical. The Dutch word for mathematics, wiskunde or 'the art of what is certain', was Stevin's own translation and makes Dutch one of the few European languages where 'mathematics' is not derived from Greek via Latin. He invented a carriage with sails which was propelled solely by the force of wind, and acquired a speed which exceeded that of horses. De Thiende, written by Stevin and published in 1585 is translated in English as 'Decimal arithmetic: Teaching how to perform all computations whatsoever by whole numbers without fractions, by the four principles of common arithmetic: namely, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.'.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1570 or later but before 1620 Advisor Simon Stevin does not exist and is not employed Owns province Amsterdam	Mean time to happen 200 months
Employ him Gain 100 diplomatic power Gain skill 3 Natural Scientist advisor named Simon Stevin in Amsterdam (50% cheaper to employ) Gain 1 innovativeness

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Wilhelmus

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The anthem Wilhelmus or Wilhelmus van Nassouwe is very popular with parts of the Dutch population and will, in 1932, become recognized as the official national anthem of the Netherlands. Willem van Oranje or William of Orange is the main character of the anthem which tells of him, his life and why he is fighting against the King of Spain, written in a first person perspective. For a national anthem, the text and tune of the song are remarkably peaceful.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1574 or later but before 1600 Is not in a regency	Mean time to happen 78 months
Ok Gain modifier "Wilhelmus" until the current ruler leaves office, giving: +0.25 Yearly prestige

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The Tulip Mania

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The tulip was introduced in Europe in the 1550s from the Ottoman Empire. They quickly became popular among the rich merchants in the Netherlands as a luxury item. The market grew, and in 1634 when demand increased in France, speculators entered the market. In 1636, a futures market was created, and during the autumn and winter the prices skyrocketed until the prices collapsed in February 1637. The result was the bankruptcy of many, and economic disaster.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1550 or later Monthly income is at least 150 ducats Netherlands has at least 25% share of trade power in the English Channel node	Mean time to happen 64 months
This is bad! Lose 1 stability Gain country modifier "Tulip Crisis" for 10 years, giving: +50% Stability cost modifier +3 National unrest −25% Goods produced modifier The State could alleviate the losses! Gain 10% inflation

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House of Elzevir

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Having previously worked in bookbinding and bookselling Lodewijk Elzevir had a fine understanding of every aspect of the making of a book when he finally moved on to become a printer and a publisher. Lodewijk and his descendants would found one of the most famous and productive printing houses of the early modern era, lasting for 130 years the house of Elzevir was known for its elegance and accuracy but also for the small and very portable formats used, such as the duodecimo format.
Noteworthy among the works that would leave the Elzevir presses are the 'Elzevirian Republics', books describing the history and present of select countries around Europe and the world. While intended for an international market these last books will surely find a big readership among the Dutch merchant class and will help them understand the various countries they intend to invest in or trade with.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Has embraced Printing Press Year is before 1595 Owns province Amsterdam	Mean time to happen 15 months
Ok. Gain 100 diplomatic power Gain 5 prestige Amsterdam: Change trade goods produced to paper Gain province modifier "House of Elzevir" until the end of the game, giving: +0.5 Local goods produced 5% Local institution spread +0.5 Yearly prestige

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Groot Desseyn, the Grand Design

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As a relative latecomer in the competition for colonies the Netherlands has found that many of the colonial possessions it desires have already been taken by others. With a strong navy and a willing financial sector the independent Netherlands does however still have considerable resources in its hands. These circumstances have led the Dutch West India Company to devise the Groot Desseyn or Grand Design for how the Netherlands might rise above its competitors.
According to the plan rather than just trying to establish colonies of our own it would be more efficient to conquer those of our competitors. As a natural competitor the Portuguese colonial empire in particular has been deemed a good target for this plan, especially as Dutch investors are already involved in some of these as it is.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Never Is Netherlands Year is 1590 or later but before 1640 is not a subject nation other than a tributary state. Portugal: Is not allied to Netherlands Owns a province in North America, South America, or Africa	Mean time to happen 150 months
Sounds like a grand plan! Netherlands gains a claim on every province in South America or Africa owned by Portugal or its colonial subjects. Portugal and all of their allies gain opinion modifier "Groot Desseyn" towards Netherlands, worth −50 with a yearly decay of 2 No, the international community would hate us. Gain 5 prestige

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The Fluitschip

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The expansive Dutch economy has put large demands on our merchant marine. The very shallow Dutch waters also mean that common merchant ships such as caravels are unable to approach many of the Dutch ports. So far this has been handled by the use of smaller boeiers but with financial backing from Pieter Jansz Liorne, a Dutch merchant from Hoorn, a new type of ship has been developed.
The fluitship or fluyt is longer and has a very characteristic pear-shaped stern and is built to be effectively manned by a small crew. As it is able to carry larger cargoes while still handling the shallow Dutch waters and behaving very well in the open sea this ship is a godsend for our merchants.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Diplomatic technology is at least 10 Year is before 1610 Owns province Amsterdam	Mean time to happen 45 months
I wonder if our shipbuilding industry is ready for this? Gain 5 prestige Amsterdam gains province modifier "Dutch Shipbuilding Industry" until the end of the game, giving: −10% Local shipbuilding time −10% Transport cost

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Arumer Zwarte Hoop

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Discontent with the behavior of our troops in the region the peasants of Frisia have taken up arms against us. Joined by mercenary soldiers these revolters have had limited success on land but have already conducted some surprising maneuvers at sea. Indeed the revolters are as much pirates as they are soldiers and unless we put this thing down soon shipping will suffer.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Primary culture is not Dutch Owns core provinces Gelre and Friesland Year is before 1523 Burgundy, Friesland and Gelre do not exist	Mean time to happen 75 months
Crush the Traitors. Province Gelre: Size 1 Separatist rebels rise in revolt, led by Pier Gerlofs Donia Province Friesland: Size 1 Separatist rebels rise in revolt

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De Pruikentijd

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Throughout the history of the early Netherlands the state has been run by and for Merchant capitalists. The mayors of the cities, the heads of the East India Company and other state companies have all themselves had a background as merchants and would have had both contact and knowledge of the world of trade that would help them make economically beneficial decisions.
This is however increasingly often not the case. The issuing of state bonds to finance government enterprises has served our country well through the years but a side effect has been that there is now a whole generation of rich and influential rentiers who have little to no practical experience of trade. Critics feel that these Wig-wearers lack ambitions beyond achieving cushy government offices and that their carefulness is in fact passivity. Whether this is true or not we have come a long way from the Merchant Capitalists that used to shape the future of our state.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1700 or later Trade accounts for at least 40% of national income	Mean time to happen 360 months
Complacency? Pfah! Gain country modifier "Pruikentijd" for 15 years, giving: +0.5 Interest per annum +5% Administrative technology cost +5% Diplomatic technology cost Lose 10 prestige

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Baruch Spinoza - The Prince of Philosophers

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The son of an immigrant Portuguese Jewish family, Baruch Spinoza would lead a relatively simple life and supported himself as a lens maker and contributions from benefactors. While Spinoza is said to have been an excellent lens maker it is his devotion to philosophy, ethics and theology that this man will be remembered for. Spinoza published few works in his lifetime but his ideas came to circulate all the same and resulted in the University of Heidelberg offering him a chair, which he declined for fear that it might restrain his thought.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1655 or later but before 1677	Mean time to happen 66 months
A great man. Gain 100 administrative power Gain 5 prestige Gain skill 3 Portuguese Jewish Philosopher advisor named Baruch Spinoza in Amsterdam (50% cheaper to employ), if that advisor does not already exist

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Gerard Mercator de Kremer

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Flemish geographer, mathematician and cartographer. He studied in Louvain where he had a geographical establishment (1534). From 1537 to 1540 he surveyed and mapped Flanders. In 1538 he produced his first map of the world (based on Ptolemy's map)

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1540 or later but before 1594 Owns province Brabant	Mean time to happen 200 months
Ok Gain 100 military power Gain skill 2 Flemish Navigator advisor named Mercator in Brabant (50% cheaper to employ), if that advisor does not already exist

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Creation of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange

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In the wake of the creation of the Bank of Amsterdam (1609), the city's stock exchange had become more and more active. Having taken over from Antwerp the role of leading financial place, the stock exchange flourished. Funds from all over Europe would become available and loans were easily accessible, at rates unmatched anywhere else. This was enhanced by the capitalistic success of the Dutch East India Company (1602) and even of the less successful West India Trade Company (1621).

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1580 or later	Mean time to happen 100 months
Expand Loan Market. Gain country modifier "Expand Loan Market" until the end of the game, giving: −0.25 Interest per annum Gain 1 innovativeness Issue Strict Control. Gain country modifier "Strict Control" until the end of the game, giving: 0.1 Yearly inflation reduction Gain 1 innovativeness

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Veerinigte Westindische Compagnie

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In 1621, at the end of the 12 year peace treaty with Spain, the Geoctroyeerde Westindische Compagnie was founded which mainly focused on privateering against the Spanish fleets. Apart from privateering, the objective was to establish as many colonies as possible in the Americas and conquer land. Famous exploits include Manhattan and Piet Heyn raiding the Spanish silver fleet.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1610 or later Has a merchant in the Caribbean trade node	Mean time to happen 100 months
We will exploit this! Netherlands gains trade modifier "Jamaican Trade Node" (+25 Power) in Caribbean trade node until the end of the game

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Dutch Military Reforms

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Johann, Count of Nassau-Siegen along with his cousin, Prince Maurits and brother Willem, were at the heart of the Dutch reforms. Relearning the lost skills of Classical armies from translation of Roman military manuals, they reorganized battle formations to make them more flexible and to increase firepower. It was Johann who was the brains behind the most famous of all drill manuals, de Gheyn's Wapenhandelinghe, and the founder of one of the first military academies at Siegen in Germany.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1601 or later but before 1626	Mean time to happen 50 months
Reform Army and Navy Gain 100 diplomatic power Gain 100 military power Gain 10 navy tradition Gain 10 army tradition Reform Army Gain 200 military power Gain 20 army tradition Reform Navy Gain 200 diplomatic power Gain 20 navy tradition

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Calvinism in the Netherlands

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In a clerical meeting in Dordrecht (1618-1619) hard-line Calvinism was made State-religion. This was the end of a long struggle between a pluralistic and humanitarian faction, the Arminians, and a dogmatic, narrow-minded 'True Calvinistic' faction, the Gomarists. Moritz of Oranien supported the Gomarists, composed mainly of petty bourgeois and farmers, while Oldenbarneveld supported the Arminians, composed of intellectuals and rich bourgeois.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1618 or later Religion is Reformed	Mean time to happen 120 months
Gomarism Gain country modifier "Gomarism" until the end of the game, giving: +1 Tolerance of the true faith −1 Tolerance of heretics +10% Stability cost Arminianism Gain country modifier "Arminianism" until the end of the game, giving: −1 Tolerance of the true faith +1 Tolerance of heretics +10% Stability cost

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Statholder office is made Hereditary in Oranien Dynasty

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Willem III came to the forefront of Dutch politics, eclipsing the brothers de Witt, amidst a growing support of the Orange dynasty amongst the Dutch people. After being named stadholder, the brothers de Witt resigned and were killed by an unruly mob because of high treason and anti Orangistic ideas. Building on the growing support for them the Oranges in August 1674 were declared hereditary in the stadholder office by the states of Holland and Zeeland.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1600 or later but before 1700 Has enacted government reform Dutch Republic	Mean time to happen 200 months
Yes, we need Order! Lose 20 republican tradition Gain 1 stability or, if stability is at +3 already, 50 administrative power No, we need Freedom! Gain 10 republican tradition

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The Revolution in Holland

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In June 1787, the secular conflict in the United Provinces between the supporters of the Stadhouder William V (grandson of the King of England George II) and the Republicans (supported by France) led to a diplomatic incident when the city officials of The Hague refused entrance to the Stadhouder's wife, the niece of Frederick II of Prussia (died in 1786 and was replaced by Frederick-William II, very hostile to France). Rapidly, Prussia intervened militarily to restore the Stadhouder's power and was not countered by France which was suffering a serious financial crisis. French influence nearly disappeared and Prussia triumphed.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands France does not exist The revolution target exists Government is a monarchy or has enacted government reform Dutch Republic Stability +2 or less	Mean time to happen 32 months
React against Revolutionary Tendencies! Lose 1 stability Size 3 Revolutionary rebels rise in revolt in a random owned province

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De Witt

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Jan De Witt had been Raadpensionaris (Great Pensioner) in 1653. Holland enjoyed under his guidance some of its most brilliant years. He also spent his life fighting the influence of the house of Orange, the traditional Stadhouder (military affairs) and managed to have the Act of Exclusion voted against them in 1667. However, the defeats in 1672 against France and England made the Orange party come back and have him imprisoned. On 20th August, 1672, he and his brother Cornelis were slaughtered by a mob incited by his political opponents.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1650 or later but before 1672 Is not in a regency	Mean time to happen 100 months
An Excellent Minister! Gain 15 reform progress Gain modifier "Jan De Witt" until the current ruler leaves office, giving: +1 Diplomatic reputation +1 Diplomatic relations

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Hensius

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Born in 1640, Anthony Hensius had enjoyed the confidence of William III of Orange all his life. Sent to Versailles after the peace of Nijmegen to supervise the execution of its clauses, he became Raad Pensionaris in 1688 after William moved to England. A tough negotiator and obstinate opponent of France, he was at the core of all anti-French coalitions that are set up in all the wars of the late 17th century. He died in 1720.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1688 or later but before 1720 Is not in a regency	Mean time to happen 100 months
An Excellent Minister! Gain modifier "Anthony Heinsius" until the death of the current ruler, giving: +10% Trade efficiency

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Erasmus

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Erasmus was a humanist and the greatest scholar of the northern Renaissance, the first editor of the New Testament and also an important figure in patristics and classical literature who had great influence on theological debate during his life. As a man of the middle ground, his views made him a beacon for those who valued liberty more than orthodoxy.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands or Holland Year is 1495 or later but before 1536	Mean time to happen 123 months
Ok Gain 100 diplomatic power Gain skill 3 Dutch Catholic Philosopher advisor named Erasmus (50% cheaper to employ), if he doesn't exist already

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Hugo Grotius

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Hugo Grotius was a Dutch scholar and lawyer. His best known book 'De Jure Belli ac Pacis' published in 1625 was a legal masterpiece and laid the groundwork for modern international law. He is also famous for his celebrated escape from prison (where he was incarcerated due to political and religious conflicts) in a bookchest! He also wrote other legal and religious works and poetry.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1603 or later but before 1645 Owns province Amsterdam	Mean time to happen 200 months
Ok Gain 100 administrative power Gain 15 reform progress, unless all reforms have been unlocked already If Hugo Grotius doesn't already exist: Gain skill 3 Dutch Statesman advisor named Hugo Grotius in Amsterdam (50% cheaper to employ) Gain 1 innovativeness

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Christiaan Huygens

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Huygens was a Dutch mathematician, astronomer and physicist who founded the wave theory of light, discovered the true shape of the rings of Saturn and made original contributions to the science of dynamics - the study of the action of forces on bodies. Forgotten until the early 19th century, his theories on light appear today as one of the most brilliant and original contributions to modern science and will always be remembered by the principle bearing his name.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1623 or later but before 1687 Owns province Amsterdam	Mean time to happen 200 months
Ok Gain 100 administrative power If Christian Huygens doesn't already exist: Gain skill 2 Dutch Treasurer advisor named Christiaan Huygens in Amsterdam (50% cheaper to employ) Gain 1 innovativeness

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Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer

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During the war against the Spanish, a small town was besieged and every man, woman, and child worked fearlessly to rebuild the city walls that the enemy cannons had destroyed. One woman stood out among these brave townspeople, a woman who led the rebuild and who worked tirelessly day and night to carry earth to the city walls. Her name was Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer, a wood merchant in town, and she encouraged the people to keep fighting despite the continuing onslaught by the Spanish. Accounts written after the Spanish had retreated told of how she, together with most of the townspeople, stood on the earthworks erected and threw burning tar wreaths around the neck of the Spanish soldiers. At least one Spanish soldier jumped into the river to douse the flames and drowned from the weight of the armor. She is a humble woman, but inside her burns a fire that we could use...

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands. Owns Holland (97). Is at war with Spain or has a truce with them. The year is between 1526 and 1588.

Mean time to happen 200 months

Then make her an advisor. Gain access to a female discounted army organiser advisor with skill 2 named Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer. If this country is the Emperor of China, then it gains 5 meritocracy. Honor her in some way. Gain the “Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer” country modifier for 20 years, giving: +10% fort defense. We could use more leaders like her! Gain a new female general named Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer with: 2 fire, 2 shock, 2 maneuver, 4 siege.

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Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy

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The 'Dame de deuil' - Lady of Mourning, a title given to her by her court historian and poet Jean Lemaire de Belges, - Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy vowed to never remarry after her second husband Philibert II, Duke of Savoy died after three years of marriage. She broke new ground for women rulers as she first became the only woman elected as its ruler by the representative assembly of Franche-Comté and her father, the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Maximilian named her governor of the Low Countries and guardian of her nephew Charles until he came of age and became Holy Roman Emperor himself. Her reign has brought relative peace and prosperity, she has negotiated a treaty of commerce with England favorable to the Flemish cloth interests, negotiated the Treaty of Cambrai, the so-called Ladies' Peace, together with Louise of Savoy and she acts as as intermediary between her father and her nephew's subjects in the Netherlands. Charles has recognized Margaret as one of his wisest advisers, after a short period where he rebelled against her influence.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands. Does not have a female ruler. Is in a regency. Government type is a monarchy. Is not the lesser partner in a personal union. The year is between 1480 and 1531.

Mean time to happen 200 months

If she has the ear of the Holy Roman Emperor, she will have ours as well. Gain 100 administrative power. Gain 100 diplomatic power. Gain 100 military power. If this country is the Emperor of China, then it gains 5 meritocracy. Gain access to a female discounted diplomat with skill 2 named Margaret of Austria. This nation needs her as ruler. Get a new female ruler Margaret of von Habsburg dynasty with: 4 administrative skill, 3 diplomatic skill, 3 military skill. has Austrian culture. has ‘Charismatic negotiator’ personality. If the country uses ‘Statists vs Monarchists’ mechanics: then strengthen Monarchists in power by 100%.

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Isabella Clara Eugenia

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Together with her husband Albert, who died in 1621, Isabella Clara Eugenia, infanta of Spain and Portugal, was sovereign of the Netherlands in the Low Countries and after his death she was appointed the Governor of the Netherlands. Their reign brought a Golden Age, with peace and stability. Albert and Isabella first sought to make the Netherlands independent from Spain, something that proved impossible, so instead they worked to reincorporate the Southern Provinces into the Spanish monarchy. This was not popular among the Flemish social classes, but they did not give up their political agenda. The visual arts became their preferred tool and it proved perfect. The baroque had become popular and with Isabella's and Albert's patronage of artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Pieter Brueghel the Younger, Coebergher, the De Nole family, the Van Veens and many others, the growth of this artistic movement was simulated and the Flemish Baroque painting created. The court at Brussels became full of people of all sorts, from artists and diplomats to defectors, spies and penitent traitors, from English musicians, Italian counsellors, Spanish confessors, Burgundian functionaries, German bodyguards to the Belgian Nobles. Brussels is now considered a vital link in the politics of Europe, much thanks to Albert and Isabella Clara Eugenia.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands. Government type is a monarchy. Is not the lesser partner in a personal union. Has a regency or a monarch over 50 years old. The year is between 1566 and 1633.

Mean time to happen 200 months is a vassal of Spain: ×0.5

A suitable role for her would be advisor for us. Gain 100 administrative power. Gain 100 diplomatic power. Gain 100 military power. If this country is the Emperor of China, then it gains 5 meritocracy. Gain access to a female discounted diplomat with skill 2 named Isabella Clara Eugenia. We do need her to rule us. Get a new female ruler Isabella Clara Eugenia of von Habsburg dynasty with: 4 administrative skill, 3 diplomatic skill, 3 military skill. has Castillian culture. has ‘Midas touched’ personality. If the country uses ‘Statists vs Monarchists’ mechanics: then strengthen Monarchists in power by 100%.

Dutch East India Company

Note: Due to a bug, this event chain can only happen in games starting in 1660 or later.

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Hardships of the VOC

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Things are not looking as bright as they once did for the Dutch East India Company. With other European powers getting involved in the East India trade it has no longer been possible for our company to monopolize certain goods and as a result of competition prices in Europe have fallen considerably. Desperate some company officials have taken extreme measures such as torching warehouses of spices in order to keep the prices up but the long-time effects of such actions have been negligible at best.
Still all is not lost. The company still has considerable assets, experienced captains and good contacts in the East. It is however clear that things cannot proceed as they have done so far. Many feel that the route to go is to take a more generalist approach to East India trade rather than trying to monopolize single commodities, which has been the Company policy so far

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Price change event “Decline of the Spice Trade” has happened Year is 1650 or later Has country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie" Owns a province assigned to a trade company in any of the following regions: Malaya, Moluccas, Indonesia, Coromandel, Deccan, Western India, Hindustan, Bengal, Burma, Indochina	Mean time to happen 300 months
The time has come for a reorientation. Lose 50 diplomatic power Help the Company with generous loans. Lose ducats equal to 0.25 years of income Dissolve the Company Lose 3 stability Gain 5% inflation Remove country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie"

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VOC in financial peril

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Despite transitioning to a more viable business model the Dutch East India Company has continued problems with solvency. Unwilling to restrict the payment of dividends despite sinking profits the Company has been paying out more money than it has been earning for decades.
In order to get back on its feet now the company has decided to borrow even more money. This is a tempting proposition as, should the Company be dissolved, the shock would seriously hurt our financial sector.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Had the event “Hardships of the VOC” and didn't choose to dissolve the VOC Year is 1700 or later Has country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie" Owns a province assigned to a trade company in any of the following regions: Malaya, Moluccas, Indonesia, Coromandel, Deccan, Western India, Hindustan, Bengal, Burma, Indochina	Mean time to happen 300 months Modifiers Chose to support the VOC with loans: ×0.5
They need more loans! Lose ducats equal to 0.5 years of income Nationalize the Company Lose 2 stability Gain 8% inflation Remove country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie"

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Nationalization of the VOC?

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Poor financial policies and slow reactions due to its centralized control as well as continued competition and sinking prices have continued to make life hard for our East India Company. In day-to-day operations the company is still managing the control of all of our East Indian possessions well but many now have serious doubts about the viability of this in the long run. Perhaps the time has come to finally nationalize the VOC and take the hit to our economy that this would entail? Even if we do continue to support the company with more loans and subsidies it is unlikely that we will be able to shield the general Dutch economy entirely at this point.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Had the event “VOC in financial peril” and chose to continue supporting the VOC with loans Year is 1750 or later Has country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie" Owns a province (not necessarily in a trade company) in any of the following regions: Malaya, Moluccas, Indonesia, Coromandel, Deccan, Western India, Hindustan, Bengal, Burma, Indochina	Mean time to happen 210 months Modifiers Chose to support the VOC with loans in the event “Hardships of the VOC”: ×0.5
They need even more Loans Lose ducats equal to 1 years of income Nationalize the Company Lose 1 stability Lose 50 diplomatic power Gain 10% inflation Remove country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie"

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The Bank of Amsterdam & The International Capital Market

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Ever since the establishment of the Bank of Amsterdam the Dutch financial sector has been the hub of the European capital market. Dutch bankers are involved in everything from the wars to the manufactories of other European powers as well as various domestic enterprises. As mercantilism and protectionism closes off many foreign markets however the international position that once was the strength of the Dutch Banking establishment has suddenly become a weakness. As it has become known that the Bank has allowed the Dutch government and its companies to overdraw its accounts the credibility of the institution itself is also shaken in its very foundation. The Bank of Amsterdam is now ready to declare itself insolvent and it seems only a matter of time until we see the general effect of this on the Dutch economy.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Year is 1700 or later One of the following: Has country modifier "Expand Loan Market" Has country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie" and continued supporting the VOC in the event “Nationalization of the VOC?” Chose to nationalize the VOC	Mean time to happen 210 months Modifiers Has country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie" and continued supporting the VOC in the event “Nationalization of the VOC?”: ×0.5 Chose to nationalize the VOC: ×0.7
Attempt to save the Bank. Gain 10% inflation Lose 100 administrative power Close the Bank of Amsterdam. Gain country modifier "Crisis of the Dutch Financial Sector" for 10 years, giving: −0.1% Yearly inflation reduction +2 Interest per annum

The Glorious Revolution

This event chain represents the historical overthrow of the Catholic Stuart dynasty in England in the late 17th century by the Dutch Stadtholder, supported by Protestant (Anglican) English nobles.

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The Immortal Seven

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The rule of $MONARCH$ has not been a popular one so far. In almost every part of our country the legitimacy of his rule is being questioned as well as his devotion to the Protestant ideals our country is built on. Seven plotters from all over the political spectrum have now taken it upon themselves to try to invite the Dutch Stadtholder to free the kingdom from its king.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Great Britain or England Year is 1600 or later but before 1700 Government is monarchy Netherlands exists Is not a subject nation Legitimacy is less than 50% Religion is Protestant, Reformed or Anglican Has either a Catholic ally or a royal marriage with the Netherlands Netherlands: Is not a subject nation Has the Dutch Republic government reform Owns at least 6 non-colony provinces Religion is Protestant, Reformed or Anglican If DLC Res Publica is active: The Orangists are in power Else: Had the event “Statholder office is made Hereditary in Oranien Dynasty” and chose the option “Yes, we need Order!”

Mean time to happen 100 months Modifiers Legitimacy is less than 50%: ×0.5 Legitimacy is less than 25%: ×0.5 Is allied to France: ×0.8

Ok. Netherlands gets event "Invitation to $MONARCH$"

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Invitation to $MONARCH$

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Seven influential Englishmen have sent us a letter urging us to come and free their kingdom from its unpopular and unable king. According to the plotters their monarch has made a mess of domestic as well as foreign matters. They now turn to us as we are a devout Christian country free of papist influence.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by event “The Immortal Seven”
Accept the Invitation. Gain Restoration of Union casus belli against the country that sent the offer for 5 years The country that sent the offer gets event "The Meddlesome Dutch" Refuse the Invitation. The country that sent the offer gets event "Conspirators in the cold"

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The Meddlesome Dutch

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It seems the Dutch Stadtholder has been negotiating with the dissidents of our country. We can but lament the poor judgment of these deluded shopkeepers.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by event “Invitation to $MONARCH$” option “Accept the Invitation.”
Ok. Gain opinion modifier "Plotting with English Dissidents" towards Netherlands, worth −50 with a yearly decay of 2

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Conspirators in the cold

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While it seems the letter of the seven dissidents did reach the United Provinces the Dutch have refused to cooperate with the plotters. This gesture is much appreciated.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by event “Invitation to $MONARCH$” option “Refuse the Invitation.”
Great! Gain opinion modifier "Refused to heed the Mortal Seven" towards Netherlands, worth +50 with a yearly decay of −2

Franco-Dutch tensions

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Franco-Dutch Tensions

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Through the years since our independence the French have always been supportive of our kingdom as we had a mutual enemy in the Emperor and the heirs of Burgundy. Lately however French domestic policies towards the Huguenots as well as their foreign policy in our immediate surroundings have made many fear the French. Perhaps it is now time to try to gather friends before the inevitable conflict with our southern neighbor.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands France exists Year is 1650 or later Religion is Protestant or Reformed France: Religion is Catholic At least one of: Does not have country modifier "Edict de Nantes" Has a border with Netherlands

Mean time to happen 450 months

Our policy must be to contain the French. France: Trigger event "Le Prisonnier de Hollande" Every rival other than the Netherlands that knows about the Netherlands: Gain opinion modifier "Common Enemy" towards the Netherlands, worth +50 with a yearly decay of −2 Gain opinion modifier "Franco-Dutch Friction" towards the Netherlands Pursue a friendly policy towards the French. France and Netherlands gain opinion modifier "Befriending France" towards each other, worth +25 with a yearly decay of −2

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Le Prisonnier de Hollande

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After years of, if not friendship at least friendly cooperation, the Dutch have begun to act more hostile towards us. We have received reports that they are seeking friends abroad among our enemies and that they intend to limit our influence in the Lowlands. While this is ungrateful it is perhaps also rather well timed. Without our goodwill to protect them the Lowlands would make a fine addition to our kingdom.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by event “Franco-Dutch Tensions” option “Our policy must be to contain the French.”
Ok. Nothing

Dutch traders in Japan

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The Dutch Traders

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The decision to close our borders to foreign merchants was surely a most prudent one. It has however cost the port of Nagasaki dearly. Some now suggest that we should in fact keep trade open with the Dutch East India Company. The Dutch view the Spanish and Portuguese with as much distrust as we do and their behavior has always been more balanced and restrained in our country. If we keep our borders open to the Dutch, however, some restrictions will surely still be needed. In the bay of Nagasaki the artificial island of Dejima was once created to house the Portuguese. If we restrict the Dutch to this island any dangerous influence will surely be stopped from spreading to the rest of our country.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Has government reform Shogunate Has taken the decision "Enforce Sakoku Law" Netherlands exists Netherlands has discovered any owned province in Japan region Netherlands has country modifier "Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie"	Mean time to happen 10 months
Allow the Dutch to stay. Netherlands: Trigger country event "Dejima" Gain opinion modifier "Dejima Island" towards this country (custom tooltip - delete this line) All Westerners must go. Gain 5 prestige

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Dejima

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While Japan has closed its borders to the outside world the VOC have now been offered to be their sole link to the west. The conditions are that the Dutch traders base themselves at the artificial island of Dejima in the Nagasaki bay and that they don't travel outside of that island at any time without special permission.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by event “The Dutch Traders” option “Allow the Dutch to stay.”
Great! Netherlands gains trade modifier "Dejima Island" (+20 Power) in the Nippon node until the end of the game

Dutch republic

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Constitutionalism and the General Estates

In the early 17th century when the northern part of the Netherlands had managed to hold the Spaniards at bay a political conflict started over which type of government the new country should have. Mauritz of Oranien wanted a monarchy while Oldenbarnevelt wanted a confederacy. The conflict ended with a confederacy of semi-autonomous provinces, hence its name, the United Provinces. Still a spark of monarchism was kept which later evolved into something more and lasting.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Netherlands Does not have government reform Dutch Republic, Stadhouder Monarchy, Dutch Archbishopric or Celestial Empire Is not revolutionary Is not a subject	Mean time to happen 96 months
Confederacy on Republican Model. Change government to republic, if not a republic already Remove Parliamentarism reform if it's enacted Enact government reform Dutch Republic Confederacy with traces of Monarchism. Change government to monarchy, if not a monarchy already Remove Parliamentarism reform if it's enacted Enact government reform Stadhouder Monarchy Keep current government. Nothing