1896 Death Jose Mercado Rizal, anti-Spanish rule of Philippines proponent, dies 1641 Event France and Portugal sign anti-Spanish covenant 1624 Event Netherlands and France sign anti-Spanish Treaty of Compiegne 1596 Event English/French/Dutch delegates sign anti-Spanish "Drievoudig Covenant" 1576 Event Pacificatie of Gent: 17 Dutch provinces signs anti-Spanish covenant 1572 Event France and England sign anti-Spanish military covenant
