Luxembourg
Europe
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Location
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Economy
Main exports
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Military
Historical Timeline
5000 BCE
Early Neolithic Settlement
Archaeological evidence indicates that the first farmers and pastoralists settled in the region of modern-day Luxembourg during the Neolithic period.
963
Foundation of Luxembourg by Siegfried
Count Siegfried of the Ardennes acquired the Lucilinburhuc fortress, marking the historical foundation of the state of Luxembourg.
1354
Elevation to a Duchy
Emperor Charles IV elevated the County of Luxembourg to the status of a Duchy within the Holy Roman Empire.
1443
Burgundian Acquisition
Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, captured Luxembourg, ending the reign of the House of Luxembourg and bringing the territory under Burgundian rule.
1815
Congress of Vienna
The Congress of Vienna established Luxembourg as a Grand Duchy under the personal union of the Dutch King, later confirmed as an independent state.
1839
Treaty of London
Following the Belgian Revolution, the Treaty of London partitioned Luxembourg, granting the western part to Belgium while retaining independence for the current territory.
1867
Second Treaty of London
The treaty declared Luxembourg a permanently neutral state and led to the dismantling of the strategic fortress of Luxembourg City.
1919
Introduction of Universal Suffrage
Luxembourg implemented universal suffrage, allowing both men and women to vote in national elections for the first time.
1948
End of Permanent Neutrality
Luxembourg abandoned its policy of neutrality by signing the Brussels Treaty and subsequently joining NATO in 1949.
1957
Founding Member of the EEC
Luxembourg became one of the six founding members of the European Economic Community, which eventually evolved into the European Union.
2002
Adoption of the Euro
The nation officially replaced the Luxembourgish franc with the euro as its legal tender, further integrating into the European monetary system.
2023
Luc Frieden Becomes Prime Minister
Luc Frieden assumed the office of Prime Minister of Luxembourg following the 2023 general election, leading a coalition government.
National Holidays
A public holiday marking the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Celebrated the day after Easter Sunday, this day is a public holiday in Luxembourg marking the resurrection of Jesus.
An annual holiday celebrating the achievements and contributions of the labor movement and workers.
This day commemorates the Schuman Declaration of 1950, which proposed the creation of the European Coal and Steel Community.
A public holiday commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
A Christian holiday observed on the day after Pentecost, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.
This holiday officially celebrates the Grand Duke's birthday and serves as the country's main national celebration.
A religious public holiday celebrating the belief in the bodily ascension of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
A religious holiday dedicated to honoring all saints and martyrs of the Christian faith.
A public holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, widely observed as a major cultural and religious event.
Also known as the Second Day of Christmas, this is a public holiday honoring the first Christian martyr.
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