Charter of the Union of Cities

Charter of the Union of Cities
   Also known as the Charter of 25 Seals, the Charter of the Union of Cities was drafted on 18 February 1372. Under its terms, burgomasters, aldermen, jurors, and councillors of 44 cities and towns in Brabant undertook to aid each other in assuring the maintenance of their rights and liberties.

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