What does "dutch golden age" mean?

A period in the history of the Netherlands, roughly spanning the era from 1588 (the birth of the Dutch Republic) to 1672 (the Rampjaar, or Disaster Year), in which Dutch trade, science, and art and the Dutch military were among the most acclaimed in the world.

Dutch golden age

Q: What is a synonym for "dutch golden age"?

Common synonyms include: 17th-century dutch, art of the era, baroque-inspired, classic dutch, economic boom, educational term.

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A period in the history of the Netherlands, roughly spanning the era from 1588 (the birth of the Dutch Republic) to 1672 (the Rampjaar, or Disaster Year), in which Dutch trade, science, and art and the Dutch military were among the most acclaimed in the world. historical

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17th-century dutch art of the era baroque-inspired classic dutch economic boom educational term

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contemporary Dutch contemporary art contemporary style dark ages

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