Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba

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1. When was Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba born?1507 in Piedrahíta, Spain
2. When did Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba die?1582 in Lisbon, Portugal
3. What is the key role?Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands (1567-1573)
4. Who was Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba?He was a Spanish noble and powerful general born in 1507. He served the Habsburg emperors and became a trusted advisor to Charles V and Philip II.
5. What did he do when he became Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands?He brought about 10,000 soldiers to the region and set up the Council of Troubles to find and punish those suspected of rebellion or heresy.

Habsburg Empire: A vast and powerful European empire ruled by the Habsburg dynasty for centuries.
Governor-General: The highest-ranking official appointed to govern a territory on behalf of a monarch.
Dutch Revolt: The successful rebellion of the northern provinces of the Netherlands against Spanish rule, leading to independence.
Council of Troubles: A special tribunal established by Alba in the Netherlands to prosecute rebels and heretics, notorious for its severity.